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Air launching is the practice of releasing a rocket, missile, parasite aircraft or other aircraft payload from a mother ship or launch aircraft. [1] The payload craft or missile is often tucked under the wing of the larger mother ship and then "dropped" while in flight. [ 2 ]
Air-launch-to-orbit also works well as part of a combination launch system such as a reusable air-launched single-stage-to-skyhook launch vehicle powered by a rocket or jet engine. An additional benefit of air-launch-to-orbit is a reduced delta V needed to achieve orbit. This results in a greater payload to fuel ratio which reduces the cost per ...
Endeavour was slated to launch for STS-400 rescue mission should Atlantis be found unable to return safely to Earth. Main article: STS-3xx STS-300 was the designation for the Space Shuttle Launch on Need (LON) missions to be launched on short notice for STS-114 and STS-121 , in the event that the shuttle became disabled or damaged and could not ...
Apple originally planned to release the AirPods in late October, [7] but delayed the release date. [8] On December 13, 2016, Apple began taking online orders for AirPods. They were available at Apple Stores, Apple Authorized Resellers, and select carriers on December 20, 2016. [9] [10]
Although all space launches to date have been rockets, a number of alternatives to rockets have been proposed. [17] In some systems, such as a combination launch system, skyhook, rocket sled launch, rockoon, or air launch, a portion of the total delta-v may be provided, either directly or indirectly, by using rocket propulsion.
Launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 4, it flew for 80 seconds until an engine failure caused it to crash into the sea. October 4, 1957 – Sputnik , first orbital rocket. December 22, 1960 – Vostok-K , first human-rated rocket (first manned flight April 12, 1961).
Yellowjackets Season 3 release date: ... Yellowjackets is a Showtime show, but episodes premiere on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME two days before they air on the channel, ...
The launch date for the iPad Air did not see as large of a turnout as usual for Apple products; however, this was expected by analysts due to the delayed release of the iPad Mini 2. [29] The iPad Air sold out in Hong Kong just 2 hours after becoming available online. [30]