X-Prize Competitor gearing up for test

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The forum discussion centers on a competitor in the X-Prize initiative preparing to test a small version of their manned space capsule for flight and landing verification. Participants express mixed feelings about the competition, with some favoring the Russian design, which utilizes a fully reusable rocket launched from an AN-124 freighter plane. The discussion highlights concerns regarding the lack of innovation in traditional rocket designs and the associated high costs. For more detailed information, users are directed to the official X-Prize website at www.XPRIZE.com.

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http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&cid=96&ncid=96&e=6&u=/space/20030403/sc_space/x_prize_competitor_unveils_manned_space_capsule

Hope that long link worked, if not you can read about it at http://www.space.com/

Basically a group is going to be testing a small version of their space capsule for flight/landing verification.

You may be able to take a trip into space in a few years. :wink:
 
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Greetings !

Bloody h**l , I was hoping the Russians would
win. Not because they are Russians :wink:, but
because I thought they had the best design
so far - a small and fully reusable rocket launched
from an AN-124 freighter plane (advisably as it flies
east above the equator - to maximize momentum).
I mean, there's just no real innovation in
a simple rocket and I bet the costs are relativly
high compared to a number of other projects.

BTW, the official site with all the projects in
detail can be found here: www.XPRIZE.com

Live long and prosper.
 

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