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lifting body n (Astronautics) a wingless aircraft or spacecraft that derives its aerodynamic lift from the shape of its body How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Peterson's lifting-body work included 42 glide flights in the M2-F1 lightweight lifting body and numerous research missions in the heavier rocket-powered M2-F2 and HL-10 lifting bodies. Leg strength is far superior in lifting body weight than is upper body strength, therefore the stirrups greatly improve the ability of a person to re-enter the boat. An experimental lifting body, precursor to the Space Shuttle, glides to a desert landing. |
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