NASA - Emerging Technologies May Fuel Revolutionary Launcher

This artist's concept shows a potential design for a rail-launched aircraft and spacecraft that could revolutionize the launch business. Early designs envision a 2-mile-long track at Kennedy Space Center shooting a Mach 10-capable carrier aircraft to the upper reaches of the atmosphere. then a second stage booster would fire to lift a satellite or spacecraft into orbit. Credit: NASA/Artist concept

[Ditty]

マスドライバー。

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マスドライバー

[uruloki]

レールガンで2マイル加速しマッハ10で射出、上層から第2段に点火し軌道投入を行う打ち上げ方式を検討中。現在はガス推進レール発射装置の研究が進行中とのこと。/NASA本気かこれ。