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Space Taxi

Rubecula · 2013-10-30 23:14:28

Sorry for lack of a link but for some reason I can't post it. Anyway the "space Taxi" had it's first test flight by being dropped from a helicopter. It went straight to it's allocated runway and only a broken undercarriage prevented a perfect landing. even so it landed safely. Apparently, it is one of five different…

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31-10-2013 12:14am

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Rubecula

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Sorry for lack of a link but for some reason I can't post it.

Anyway the "space Taxi" had it's first test flight by being dropped from a helicopter. It went straight to it's allocated runway and only a broken undercarriage prevented a perfect landing. even so it landed safely.

Apparently, it is one of five different designs being trialed. They will be used (or one of them will) to ferry people to the ISS.

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#2 31-10-2013 12:42am
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvK043r1dYg

If a mod wants to merge this into the OP feel free.

I'm loving the furry dice hanging off the windscreen.

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#3 31-10-2013 9:29pm
Rubecula

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Thank you Carlos, don't have a clue why it wouldn't post for me. I appreciate it.

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