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Winged orbital launch vehicle. Year: 1962. Family: Winged. Country: USA. Status: Study 1962. Other Designations: Recoverable Booster Space System. The Recoverable Booster Space System was a plan circulated in the early 1960's to use the XB-70 as a recoverable supersonic first stage for a range of systems. The XB-70 would be capable of orbiting a 6800 kg payload, or an X-20 manned space glider. LEO Payload: 6,800 kg (14,900 lb). to: 160 km Orbit. at: 90.00 degrees. Other Associated Spacecraft: Dynasoar. Liftoff Thrust: 519.000 kN (116,675 lbf). Total Mass: 230,000 kg (500,000 lb). Core Diameter: 9.14 m (29.98 ft). Total Length: 56.40 m (185.00 ft). Span: 32.01 m (105.01 ft).
Bibliography and Further Reading - Jenkins, Dennis R,, Space Shuttle: The History of the National Space Transportation System : The First 100 Missions, Third edition, Voyageur Press, 2001. ISBN: 0963397451. Excellent - the most comprehensive account of the design, development, and flights of the space shuttle.Takes the reader from the maze of designs during the first shuttle competition to future plans. More at amazon.com...
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