Re: [RCSE] Burt Rutan on Science Channel Tonight

[Dan Ashenfelter]

I have a question about the aerodynamics of  SpaceShip 1, specifically the 
"feather" mode. Is the descent controlled in a manner similar to a 
free-flight's pop-up dethermalizer or some other means?

So far I have not been able to find any good info.
Thanks
Dan Ashenfelter


Science channel is spending three hours on Burt Rutan and SpaceShip One 
tonight.  So far, they have shown testing gliding  a foam model of 
SpaceShip One  in normal glide mode and feather mode.  They are showing 
reruns of all three hours later tonight.

Chuck Anderson

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