
X-37 Space Plane
At least something in space travel is working out OK. The US Air Force (may need a new name there guys ;-) is able to “Get ‘er done!”.
There is a nice article here:
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2010/12/gallery-inside-the-secret-space-plane-landing/
that shows the results of an early flight and has a photo gallery. I especially like the video of the landing…
complete with infra-red…
Just what every kid needs, a space ship you can tow behind a pickup truck ;-) This one has some interesting ground crew action:
Nice to see they remembered the windows for the occupants…
RR
Judging from the yellow stains on the top tiles in the link pics, the test pilot (monkey) lost his lunch a couple times during that flight. I’m sure things will go better on the next launch.