high-lift reentry
1Atmospheric reentry — refers to the movement of human made or natural objects as they enter the atmosphere of a planet from outer space, in the case of Earth from an altitude above the edge of space. This article primarily addresses the process of controlled reentry… …
2Compression lift — The XB 70 had folding wingtips to enhance both compression lift and directional stability at high speeds. In aerodynamics, compression lift refers to an aircraft that uses shock waves generated by its own supersonic flight to generate lift …
3Constellation program — logo Constellation Program (abbreviated CxP) is a human spaceflight program within NASA, the space agency of the United States. The stated goals of the program were to gain significant experience in operating away from Earth s environment,… …
4Drogue parachute — A B 52H Stratofortress from the 307th Bomb Wing deploying its drag chute for landing …
5Association in Scotland to Research into Astronautics — The Association in Scotland to Research into Astronautics Ltd. (ASTRA), is a spaceflight and astronomical society which adopted its constitution on November 20 1963, when originally called the Association in Scotland for Technology and Research… …
6Spaceplane — A Space Shuttle rocketing into space, just after booster separation. A spaceplane is a vehicle that operates as an aircraft in Earth s atmosphere, as well as a spacecraft when it is in space. It combines features of an aircraft and a spacecraft,… …
7rocket and missile system — ▪ weapons system Introduction any of a variety of weapons systems that deliver explosive warheads to their targets by means of rocket propulsion. Rocket is a general term used broadly to describe a variety of jet propelled missiles… …
8Space capsule — A space capsule is an often manned spacecraft which has a simple shape for the main section, without any wings or other features to create lift during atmospheric reentry.Capsules have been used in most of the manned space programs to date,… …
9Scramjet — Part of a series on Aircraft propulsion Shaft engines (to drive pr …
10Apollo Command/Service Module — Apollo CSM The Apollo 15 CSM in lunar orbit Description Role: Earth and Lunar Orbit Crew: 3; CDR, CM pilot, LM pilot Dimensions Height: 36.2 ft 11.03 m …
