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Orbit
Orbit
Author: Thomas Block
Star Streak was a Hypersonic transport. Designed for a steep-angled take-off. But wasn't this too fast? Designed for tremendous acceleration rates. But not for G-forces that crushed passengers and crew to the edge of unconsciousness. At Mach 2 and 75,000 feet the rocket motors were designed to cut in and boost to cruise speed. But not run uncont...  more »
ISBN: 120292
Publication Date: 1982
Pages: 287
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Publisher: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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