22-10-2012, 03:45 PM
Atmospheric Flight Mechanics
ABSTRACT
Although there were numerous ‘firsts’ and notable events in atmospheric flight mechanics (AFM) this year, three stand
out among them and wi1 likely be of particular historical significance: the first successful launch of a private manned space
vehicle, the achievement of hypersonic scramjet propulsion, and the deployment on Mars of two rovers.
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