Canadian Company Developing New Space Shuttle

Archimboldo writes "CNN is carrying an article on the development of a new space shuttle design by Ontario's PlanetSpace called the Silver Dart, which is based on the U.S. Air Force's Flight Dynamics Laboratory-7 (FDL-7) program. Advantages over the aging Shuttle design include an all metal exterior for all-weather re-entry, twice the shuttle's lift coefficient at sub-sonic speeds, a lighter inner body, and newer electronics." The company has high hopes of snagging some of the space tourism market along with grabbing some of the resupply missions to the ISS.

Comments

Stealth, too?

[sl8r]

First thought that popped up was "With that angular body, it must have stealth capabilities, too!". I've been watching too much History Channel...

Predictions!

[mister_llah]

"Say, Terrence, do you know what my space suit smells like?"

PFFFBBBBLLLT!