XCOR, Developing the Next Generation Spaceplane

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<div>Employing the same informational approach&nbsp;Erik Seedhouse&nbsp;used in "SpaceX" and "Bigelow Aerospace", this new book familiarizes space enthusiasts with&nbsp;the company XCOR Aerospace and examines the design of the two-seater Lynx.&nbsp;The new spaceplane's low weight and high octane fuel confer important advantages, such as direct runway launches and the ability to fly several times per day.&nbsp;Over the last&nbsp;15 years, XCOR has developed and built 13 different rocket engines, built and flown two manned rocket-powered aircraft and has accumulated over 4,000 engine firings and nearly 500 minutes of run time on their engines.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>This book serves as a go-to reference guide for suborbital scientists and those seeking to&nbsp;learn&nbsp;how one company has found success. Additionally, it describes the medical and training requirements for those flying on board the Lynx and&nbsp;the related critical roles of the astronaut trainers and&nbsp;a new breed of commercial space pilots.&nbsp;The end result&nbsp;is a&nbsp;thorough&nbsp;chronicle of&nbsp;the development of&nbsp;rocket propulsion, avionics, simulator and ground support operations being put into play by XCOR with the Lynx. </div>