XPost: sci.space.shuttle   
   From: joh@gmx.net   
      
   "Cray74@gmail.com"  writes:   
      
   > markwh04@yahoo.com wrote:   
   >> Hence, the adjustable wing design of SpaceShipOne, which allows it come   
   >> in like one of those badminton birdies, whatever they're called.   
   >   
   > SpaceShipOne was great for a mach 4 re-entry, but it would need a   
   > massive redesign for a mach 25 (orbital speed) re-entry.   
      
   The basic idea is still sound. Have lots of surface area when you're   
   high up and fast in thin atmosphere and shrink down later.   
      
      
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