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The Origami Paradigm-BIL
The Origami Paradigm-BIL
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The Japanese conceived and designed a piece of origami that will survive free fall from the space station. This experiment has come to represent a paradigm shift in both launch and re-entry engineering that favors finesse over brute force.
A good way to shave off the first 30,000 feet The idea behind Stratolaunch
Very slow stall speed, very good lift tested in the V-1 If it worked in WW2, would it work as a first stage in Century 21?
Are nuclear Single Stage to Orbit Vehicles already in operation? (graphics from Popular Mechanics, 2000)
Disruptive Technologies
Lightweight Portable Fusion Reactors suitable for space (Portable Spheromaks) Hypersonic vehicles with MHD Bypass Plasma Shielding for lightweight thermal protection
Conclusions / Recommendations
Finesse your way to the top Pool your resources Encourage disruptive technologies