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Passenger Transport

Posted February 24, 2002 06:04 | Category: Tourism | #

This hybrid rocket/jet aircraft takes off and lands like a plane, and the engines switch to rocket mode to reach orbit, where it docks with a space station or the Lunar Tour Vehicle for their next destination.

This uses the Docking System I devised for spacecraft.

This earth-to-orbit vessel is intended for ferrying passengers to and
from Earth orbit as part of a tour on the <a href=...
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Lunar Tour Vehicle

Posted February 24, 2002 06:04 | Category: Tourism | #

Part bus, part spacecraft, this vessell meets up with the Passenger Transport in Earth orbit and ferries them to the moon, where they can spend a week visiting the Apollo landing zones and other historical and natural wonders.

Its rockets pivot aft for flight, and downward for takeoff and landing. Inside are all the luxuries a traveler could want, plus facilities for the crew. A generous galley and head are included.

This uses the Docking System I devised for spacecraft.

Engines rotate for downward or rearward thrust (or other directions,
if needed).
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Last updated: 09/19/2007     William R. Ward, bill@wards.net