XCOR, Developing the Next Generation Spaceplane

Language: English

Published by Berlin Springer International Publishing Springer Apr 2016, 2016

331926110X / 9783319261102

Series: Book 297 of 408 - Springer Praxis Books

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Employing the same informational approachErik Seedhouseused in 'SpaceX' and 'Bigelow Aerospace', this new book familiarizes space enthusiasts withthe company XCOR Aerospace and examines the design of the two-seater Lynx.The new spaceplane's low weight and high octane fuel confer important advantages, such as direct runway launches and the ability to fly several times per day.Over the last15 years, XCOR has developed and built 13 different rocket engines, built and flown two manned rocket-powered aircraft and has accumulated over 4,000 engine firings and nearly 500 minutes of run time on their engines.This book serves as a go-to reference guide for suborbital scientists and those seeking tolearnhow one company has found success. Additionally, it describes the medical and training requirements for those flying on board the Lynx andthe related critical roles of the astronaut trainers anda new breed of commercial space pilots.The end resultis athoroughchronicle ofthe development ofrocket propulsion, avionics, simulator and ground support operations being put into play by XCOR with the Lynx. 213 pp. Englisch.

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Title
XCOR, Developing the Next Generation Spaceplane
Author
Erik Seedhouse
Publisher
Berlin Springer International Publishing Springer Apr 2016
Publication year
2016
Condition
Neu
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Taschenbuch
Language
English
ISBN 10
331926110X
ISBN 13
9783319261102
Item weight
426 grams
Dimensions
244x176x13 mm
Series
Book 297 of 408: Springer Praxis Books

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