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Dynasoar 9

Mission · USA

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Dyna Soar
Dyna Soar
Credit: USAF

Planned first multi-orbit flight and seventh manned flight of Dynasoar would have the objectives to demonstrate maneuver in orbit and during re-entry, and a precision recovery. Project cancelled in December 1963

The apogee of the orbit would be adjusted using the transtage engine. During re-entry sustained flight would be made near the thermal limits of the spacecraft, at pitch angles of 40 degrees and roll angles of plus/minus 30 degrees.

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Chronology

1 event

1967 December

  • Dynasoar 9 (cancelled) - . Nation: USA. Flight: Dynasoar 9. Spacecraft: Dynasoar. Planned date for seventh manned and first multi-orbit flight of the X-20 Dynasoar..