Send in the drones
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The Lockheed-Martin/Being DarkStar and Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical Tier II Plus are prime examples of long-range unpiloted spycraft. Such spyplanes can provide reliable, responsive, all-weather reconnaissance essential for military operations and also have potential for several humanitarian applications.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1995
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Rocket planes
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Several benefits are associated with reusable launch vehicles. RLVs are less costly than one-shot rockets and can be used to deliver packages or passengers across the world faster than airplanes. They can also be utilized to launch satellites and scientific platforms in space.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1998
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Kit planes take off
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Kit planes are attracting the interest of many aviation enthusiasts because they are not covered by liability and certification rules for other aircraft. Photographs of different kinds of kit airplanes are presented with their specifications.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1995
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