[Leica] IMG: Airplanes - relatives of the Vulcan

[mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)]

> * The X 20 Dynasoar was a space glider, to be boosted into orbit by an ICBM
> type rocket. It should have been capable of gliding around the earth, 
> making
> observations, and possibly releasing atomic weapons as it went. The 
> Dynasoar
> had the ability to alter its course in flight and could choose its target
> area and landing site. The original concept of a space glider came from
> German rocket scientists during WW2. The glider, boosted into orbit by a
> rocket would skip across the atmosphere like a stone across the water,
> gliding from Germany to drop bombs on New York. The Germans made no
> provision the return flight or for re-entry. The Dynasoar was never built,
> for a variety of reasons, but became the inspiration for the Space 
> Shuttle.*
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Larry+Z/Dynasoar+_X+20_.jpg.html
> 
> **
> 
> *Larry Z*


You don't need air to glide then?
Just gravity, momentum and an asbestos space suit?


Mark William Rabiner