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Greetings !
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Live long and prosper.
What Can We Learn from Burt Rutan's Spaceship?
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The discussion revolves around Burt Rutan's contributions to space travel, particularly in relation to the X-prize and fuel challenges. Participants explore the implications of Rutan's work and compare it to other aerospace programs, such as the National Aerospace Plane (NASP) and scramjet technology.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Debate/contested, Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express admiration for Burt Rutan's innovative approach to aerospace design.
- Concerns are raised about the unresolved issue of fuel for space travel, with one participant remaining dubious about the X-prize's feasibility without addressing this problem.
- Another participant argues that the NASP program may be more likely to succeed, especially in light of recent advancements in scramjet technology demonstrated by Australia.
- A challenge is posed regarding the definition and function of scramjet engines, with a participant suggesting that recent experiments may not represent true scramjet technology and emphasizing the importance of drag reduction techniques.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the significance of fuel challenges and the effectiveness of Rutan's designs compared to other aerospace initiatives. No consensus is reached on the best approach or the implications of recent technological advancements.
Contextual Notes
Participants reference specific technologies and programs without fully resolving the technical details or assumptions underlying their claims. The discussion includes varying interpretations of scramjet functionality and its relevance to current aerospace challenges.
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Nice, you can't overestimate Rutan.
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And still didn't see anything that addresses the problem of fuel. Since that is the only problem that really needs to be addressed for the X-prize, I remain dubious. But with Burt, one never knows.
I still think the NASP (National Aerospace Plane) is the program most likely to succeed. Especially now that the Australians have shown us that a scramjet can work.
I still think the NASP (National Aerospace Plane) is the program most likely to succeed. Especially now that the Australians have shown us that a scramjet can work.
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Greetings !
as an envelope around the special nose and
demonstrate drag reduction as a result because
the reactions (small explosions/high temp.) helped
in some way (don't remember how exactly).
That is NOT a scramjet ENGINE ! To make a scramjet
engine will be a bit more difficult...
Though
the above drag reducing technology is probably
more important for now for air travel.
Live long and prosper.
What's the problem with fuel ?!
All that rocket experiment did is eject hydrogen
as an envelope around the special nose and
demonstrate drag reduction as a result because
the reactions (small explosions/high temp.) helped
in some way (don't remember how exactly).
That is NOT a scramjet ENGINE ! To make a scramjet
engine will be a bit more difficult...
Thoughthe above drag reducing technology is probably
more important for now for air travel.
Live long and prosper.
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