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#1 2023-05-15 08:46:30

RGClark
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Clamshell wings for hypersonic reentry of rocket stages.

Clamshell wings for hypersonic reentry of rocket stages.
https://exoscientist.blogspot.com/2023/ … entry.html

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  Bob Clark


Old Space rule of acquisition (with a nod to Star Trek - the Next Generation):

      “Anything worth doing is worth doing for a billion dollars.”

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#2 2023-05-15 08:51:34

RGClark
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Re: Clamshell wings for hypersonic reentry of rocket stages.

I had discussed this earlier under the thread:

Spaceplane.
http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 31#p142931

Note if it works, it might work also for reentry at Mars.

   Bob Clark


Old Space rule of acquisition (with a nod to Star Trek - the Next Generation):

      “Anything worth doing is worth doing for a billion dollars.”

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