Performance is examined of a re-usable space launcher system suitable for European development with an air-breathing first stage and rocket-propelled second stage. The merits of ram-rocket and turbo-ramjet propulsion are compared and the research programme required for such a system is discussed. It is concluded that a partly air-breathing re-usable launcher system is likely to emerge as a by-product of air transport development.
Air-Breathing Reusable Launchers
Sae Technical Papers
Space Technology Conference ; 1967
1967-02-01
Conference paper
English
Air-breathing reusable launchers
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