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DARPA begins work on the XS-1 reusable spaceplane
2013-09-20 14:30:03| Extremetech
DARPA is now beginning to narrow in on a design for the XS-1, an experimental spaceplane that would allow quick, relatively inexpensive access to orbital altitudes. DARPA foresees a "one day turnaround," or daily launches for the unmanned orbital delivery drone -- and why not? With no pilot and small financial footprint, why not make daily updates to your orbital assets?
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