This artist's rendering shows the operational concept of the Towed Glider Air-Launch Concept, beginning with the aero tow of the glider carrying a rocket booster by a large cargo or jetliner-size aircraft, launch of the rocket, then the glider returning to land independently of the tow aircraft.
This artist’s rendering shows the operational concept of the Towed Glider Air-Launch Concept, beginning with the aero tow of the glider carrying a rocket booster by a large cargo or jetliner-size aircraft, launch of the rocket, then the glider returning to land independently of the tow aircraft.December 2012
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