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NASA X-plane prepares for Mach 10 attempt

David F Mayer — 11/15/2004 5:19:03 PM (archived)

Experimental 'scramjet' opens doors to hypersonic flight

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/041109/041109_x42A_hmed_11p.hmedium.jpg

X-43A

We will now see if a scramjet can deliver net thrust at Mach 10. By net thrust, I mean thrust exceeding drag.

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NASA X-plane prepares for Mach 10 attempt - David F Mayer - 11/15/2004 5:19:03 PM
- B-52 takeoff is scheduled for about 1PM, Pacific time - Larry J - 11/15/2004 5:30:10 PM
  - Sounds like the launch has been pushed back to 4PM Pacific time - Larry J - 11/15/2004 10:22:32 PM
    - Range window is closing - launch attempt is scrubbed for today - Larry J - 11/15/2004 10:53:31 PM
  - Any predicitions? - Gary - 11/15/2004 5:36:36 PM
    - My prediction is net positive thrust. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 11/16/2004 2:20:08 PM
    - None from me - Larry J - 11/15/2004 6:10:57 PM

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