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Results of investigation on an 0.004-scale 140c modified configuration space shuttle vehicle orbiter model (74-0) in the NASA/Langley Research Center hypersonic nitrogen tunnel (OA89)

P. J. Hawthorne

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Wind tunnel test data for the modified space shuttle vehicle orbiter is documented. Tests were made at various elevon settings and additionally in wing off/bodyflap off configuration at angles of attack from -5 to 42.5 degrees at zero yaw. Data obtained on high hypersonic longitudinal and lateral directional stability and control characteristics of the updated SSV configuration in an initially diatomic medium are included.

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Key concepts: Orbiter, Angle of attack, Mach number, Aerospace engineering, Hypersonic speed, Space Shuttle, Wind tunnel, Longitudinal static stability