December 5, 2003
Great Article on the Japanese RVT
This is a great article on the Japanese RVT (which is their version of the DC-X). There is so much great stuff in the article that I strongly recommend you read it all.
The experiments were very preliminary efforts to build the kind of system that is required for reusable rocket vehicles. They were conducted as part of our basic research to facilitate frequent travel between the Earth and space. The purpose of the experiments was to accumulate design and operational lessons related to such things as takeoff and landing, and for safe and easy repeated flights.
Read the whole thing.
Posted by elkaim at December 5, 2003 4:36 PM