XCOR, Developing the Next Generation Spaceplane (Springer

XCOR, Developing the Next Generation Spaceplane (Springer Praxis Books)

Employing the same informational approachÂ Erik SeedhouseÂ used in "SpaceX" and "Bigelow Aerospace", this new book familiarizes space enthusiasts withÂ the company XCOR Aerospace and examines the design of the two-seater Lynx.Â The new spaceplane's low weight and high octane fuel confer important advantages, such as direct runway launches and the ability to fly several times per day.Â Over the lastÂ 15 years, XCOR has developed and built 13 different rocket engines, built and flown two manned rocket-powered aircraft and has accumulated over 4,000 engine firings and nearly 500 minutes of run time on their engines.Â

This book serves as a go-to reference guide for suborbital scientists and those seeking toÂ learnÂ how one company has found success. Additionally, it describes the medical and training requirements for those flying on board the Lynx andÂ the related critical roles of the astronaut trainers andÂ a new breed of commercial space pilots.Â The end resultÂ is aÂ thoroughÂ chronicle ofÂ the development ofÂ rocket propulsion, avionics, simulator and ground support operations being put into play by XCOR with the Lynx.
Country USA
Manufacturer Springer
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-03-29
Format Kindle eBook

XCOR, Developing the Next Generation Spaceplane (Springer Praxis Books)