What Can We Learn from Burt Rutan's Spaceship?

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The discussion centers around advancements in aerospace technology, particularly in relation to the X-prize and fuel challenges. Concerns are raised about the lack of solutions addressing fuel issues, which are deemed critical for the success of the X-prize. The National Aerospace Plane (NASP) program is highlighted as a promising initiative, especially following successful demonstrations of scramjet technology by Australia. However, there is skepticism regarding the current understanding of scramjet engines, with emphasis on the complexity of developing a functional scramjet engine beyond initial drag reduction experiments. The conversation underscores the importance of fuel innovation and the potential of drag-reducing technologies in air travel advancements.
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Nice, you can't overestimate Rutan.
 
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.
 
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Greetings !
Originally posted by LURCH
And still didn't see anything that addresses
the problem of fuel.
What's the problem with fuel ?!
Originally posted by LURCH
Especially now that the Australians have shown
us that a scramjet can work.
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...:wink: Though
the above drag reducing technology is probably
more important for now for air travel.

Live long and prosper.
 

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