Virgin Galactic spaceplane carrier

[lestweforget]

Would love to have the money to use it!! http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Technology/Virgin-Galactic-Richard-Branson-Unveils-Launch-Vehicle-For-First-Private-Space-System/Media-Gallery/200807415059009?lpos=Technology_0&lid=GALLERY_15059009_Virgin%2BGalactic%253A%2BRichard%2BBranson%2BUnveils%2BLaunch%2BVehicle%2BFor%2BFirst%2BPrivate%2BSpace%2BSystem

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[MX304]

I would love to see the design structure in that wing. That must be one hell of a spar to support both halves of that thing not only in a flapping motion but twisting as well since the horizontal isn't tied all the way across.

[tom d. friedman]

the actual space craft reminds me of the x-20 dynasoar prototype of the early 60's.

[lestweforget]

I especially like the DNA of flight motif on the cowling.