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Computer graphic of Lockheed Martin X-33 Reusable Launch Vehicle over clouds and water | ||
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Photo Number: | ED97-43938-3 | |
Photo Date: | 1997 | |
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Formats: | 558x480 JPEG Image (98 KBytes) 1190x1024 JPEG Image (502 KBytes) 3030x2606 JPEG Image (3,614 KBytes) |
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Description: |
Another artist's conception of the X-33, this time after engine shutdown. The vehicle is shown gliding toward its landing site in the southwestern U.S. The X-33 was undertaken to demonstrate the technologies required for a full scale, single-stage-to-orbit launch vehicle. The goal was to substantially reduce the cost of putting payloads into orbit. This proved elusive, and for a variety of reasons, the X-33 was cancelled in February 2001. |
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Keywords: | X-33 Advanced Technology Demonstrator |
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