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Old March 4th 05, 01:20 PM
Brucebo
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Default Sub-G thrust to orbit

Is is possible to make it into earth orbit using a sub-G thrusting
rocket motor together with a hypersonic lifting body?

Assuming it is possible Newtonically, is it possible thermally, i.e.
would the vehicle burn up due to atmospheric friction before it reached
orbit?

-Bruce tttt