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2006-05-15 Science & Technology

Lockheed Martin To Begin Work On Hybrid Launch Vehicle For US Air Force

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Posted by 3dc 2006-05-15 14:08|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I've been reading about this.

Two comments: By "hybrid," they mean a system with a reusable first stage and expendable second stage, not a system with "hybrid" liquid-solid motors. Although they may decide to use such technology too.

Second, AFAIK, it's still in the design phase.

A good site for matters of this sort is Clark Lindsey's Space Transport News. The most recent article on his site about that project is here.

Posted by Phil 2006-05-15 14:22|| 2006-05-15 14:22|| Front Page Top

#2 While you're at it, you might want to read his reports from the recent Space Access conference. And the last two months or so in general.

Posted by Phil 2006-05-15 14:27|| 2006-05-15 14:27|| Front Page Top

#3 FWIW, search for "Blackstar" via Goggle or engine of choice; depending on your own particular read, the basics (may) have already been proven and sitting on the shelf. Not a big leap to go from Blackstar to this Hybrid, at least for stellite insertion into orbit.

Posted by USN, ret. 2006-05-15 14:39|| 2006-05-15 14:39|| Front Page Top

#4 I think this is the best Blackstar article I've seen.

Probably wishful thinking, but those "Rods from God" would sure come in handy in Iran and North Korea.

Posted by JAB 2006-05-15 20:59|| 2006-05-15 20:59|| Front Page Top

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