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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:spacecraft
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gptkbp:air_traffic_control
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advanced flight control system
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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approximately 30 minutes
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gptkbp:avionics
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advanced avionics system
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gptkbp:benefits
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mixed results
lessons learned for future projects
cancellation due to budget constraints
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gptkbp:challenges
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thermal protection
technical and financial
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gptkbp:collaborative_projects
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NASA and industry partners
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gptkbp:control_system
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fly-by-wire
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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reinforced carbon-carbon
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gptkbp:crew_capacity
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2
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gptkbp:critical_design_review
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completed in 1998
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Lockheed_Martin_Skunk_Works
experimental
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gptkbp:design_feature
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single-stage to orbit
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gptkbp:design_purpose
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to reduce launch costs
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:development
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1996-2001
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gptkbp:development_cost
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$1 billion
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gptkbp:durability
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highly reusable
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gptkbp:engine
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XRS-2200 engine
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:Team_Rocket
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1996
gptkb:2000
gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
multiple
suborbital
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gptkbp:fuel_type
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liquid hydrogen
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gptkbp:funding
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$50 million
government and private sector
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gptkbp:has_documentation
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extensive technical reports
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gptkbp:has_project
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aerodynamics and propulsion
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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X-33 vehicle
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gptkbp:impact
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influenced commercial spaceflight
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gptkbp:innovation
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new materials and technologies
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:Orion_spacecraft
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gptkbp:involved_technology
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yes
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gptkbp:landing_distance
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runway landing
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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not applicable
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future space vehicle designs
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gptkbp:length
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82 feet
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
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gptkbp:max_speed
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Mach 6.5
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gptkbp:notable_project
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pioneered reusable vehicle concepts
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gptkbp:operational_status
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not operational
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gptkbp:operational_use
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aircraft-like operations
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gptkbp:partnership
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NASA and Lockheed Martin
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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15,000 pounds
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gptkbp:project
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gptkb:John_D._Mc_Gowan
5 years
affordable access to space
demonstrate technologies for future vehicles
NASA oversight and Lockheed Martin execution
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gptkbp:project_documentation_type
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technical specifications and reports
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gptkbp:project_evaluation_criteria
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cost, performance, and safety
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gptkbp:project_testing
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ground and flight tests
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gptkbp:purpose
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reusable launch vehicle
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:Space_Shuttle
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gptkbp:result
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gptkb:2001
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gptkbp:status
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canceled
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gptkbp:successor
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X-34
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gptkbp:weight
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50,000 pounds
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gptkbp:wingspan
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78 feet
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