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Appendix D: National Aerospace Initiative Access to Space Programs
Pages 116-121

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... The following list is a representative list of the NASA NGLT programs: · X-43A · X-43C · Revolutionary turbine accelerator · Rocket-based combined cycle Air Force Research Laboratory Programs The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the technology development arm of the Air Force for hypersonics, space access, and spaceborne systems.
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From page 117...
... An operational system would be capable of rapid turnaround. Force Application and Launch from CONUS DARPA and the Air Force are jointly sponsoring the FALCON program to develop technologies and demonstrate capabilities that will enable Prompt Global Strike from the continental United States.
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From page 118...
... · Extended cross range · High L/D configuration SLV System · 12,000 lb payload · Operationally responsive -- CAVs booster -- Cruise missiles · Austere operations -- SDBs · $5M/Launch · Global down and cross range · Aircraftlike operation -- Reusable -- Recallable -- Launch on demand FIGURE D-2 FALCON approach. SOURCE: Morrish, 2003.
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From page 119...
... Small, Low-Cost Launch Vehicle A possible outgrowth of the joint Air Force/DARPA FALCON program is a small, low-cost, expendable launch vehicle capable of rapid launch and available substantially before the military space plane (MSP)
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From page 120...
... National Aeronautics and Space Administration Expendable Launch Vehicles Upgrade of an existing expendable launch vehicle to carry the crew exploration vehicle into low Earth orbit for crew transfer to the International Space Station is a possibility. The crew exploration vehicle is currently being studied for possible implementation in this decade, first as a crew rescue vehicle and soon thereafter as a crew transfer vehicle.
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From page 121...
... Briefing by Walt Koozin, Air Force Space Command, to the Committee on the National Aerospace Initiative. October 7.
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  • thermal protection
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