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I have a question about spaceship 1 and/or 2. (Virgin Galactic)
I have noticed that when it gets to its altitude (200k or is it more?) that the rear of the wing section moves forward?
Why is this? and what's the theory and technical side of what's going on?
I was thinking that this must add a great deal of weight to the design? so was wondering of there was a way around the whole section moving, thus cutting weight, which would cut fuel costs at least?
I am very surprised that no one else is in the running at present to offer this type of service, or are there other companies at the same stage?
Then, moving on to the mother ship (Whitenight)
Why does it have such an unconventional design? does this reduce drag as oppose to just attaching it to the belly?
Loads of questions, so thanks for any light that can be shed on this,
I have noticed that when it gets to its altitude (200k or is it more?) that the rear of the wing section moves forward?
Why is this? and what's the theory and technical side of what's going on?
I was thinking that this must add a great deal of weight to the design? so was wondering of there was a way around the whole section moving, thus cutting weight, which would cut fuel costs at least?
I am very surprised that no one else is in the running at present to offer this type of service, or are there other companies at the same stage?
Then, moving on to the mother ship (Whitenight)
Why does it have such an unconventional design? does this reduce drag as oppose to just attaching it to the belly?
Loads of questions, so thanks for any light that can be shed on this,