Spaceplane

Book excerpt: What Is Spaceplane A vehicle that is capable of flying and gliding like an airplane while in the atmosphere of Earth and maneuvering like a spacecraft while in space is referred to as a spaceplane. In order to do this, spaceplanes need to include aspects of both aviation and spacecraft into their design. Sub-orbital spaceplanes often resemble fixed-wing aircraft more than orbital spaceplanes do, whereas orbital spaceplanes tend to be more analogous to conventional spacecraft. Rockets have been used to power every spaceplane that has ever flown, but gliders have been used to land them. How You Will Benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Spaceplane Chapter 2: Human spaceflight Chapter 3: Buran programme Chapter 4: Spacecraft Chapter 5: Spaceflight Chapter 6: Lifting body Chapter 7: Human spaceflight programs Chapter 8: Reusable launch system Chapter 9: Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar Chapter 10: Lockheed Martin X-33 Chapter 11: Boeing X-37 Chapter 12: Dream Chaser Chapter 13: Launch vehicle Chapter 14: List of crewed spacecraft Chapter 15: Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle Chapter 16: Buran (spacecraft) Chapter 17: USA-212 Chapter 18: Takeoff and landing Chapter 19: XS-1 (spacecraft) Chapter 20: Space Rider Chapter 21: SNC Demo-1 (II) Answering the public top questions about spaceplane. (III) Real world examples for the usage of spaceplane in many fields. (IV) 17 appendices to explain, briefly, 266 emerging technologies in each industry to have 360-degree full understanding of spaceplane' technologies. Who This Book Is For Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of spaceplane.