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James A. Van Allen journal, December 1954-October 1955
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the balloon problem. ￣￣￣ With lighter fins & better aerodynamic shape, the Loki could probably coast up to ~50,000 feet then be delayed - fired. Would, of course, be considerably more expensive than balloon launched Loki. ------------------------------------------------------ From Les Jones: ------------------------------------------------------ Joseph A. Shortal, Chief Pilotless Aircraft Research Division NACA Langley Field, Virginia For info on step-rockets etc. ------------------------------------------------------ (O'Sullivan's boss)
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the balloon problem. ￣￣￣ With lighter fins & better aerodynamic shape, the Loki could probably coast up to ~50,000 feet then be delayed - fired. Would, of course, be considerably more expensive than balloon launched Loki. ------------------------------------------------------ From Les Jones: ------------------------------------------------------ Joseph A. Shortal, Chief Pilotless Aircraft Research Division NACA Langley Field, Virginia For info on step-rockets etc. ------------------------------------------------------ (O'Sullivan's boss)
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