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lifting body [′lift·iŋ ‚bäd·ē] (aerospace engineering) A maneuverable, rocket-propelled, wingless craft that can travel both in the earth's atmosphere, where its lift results from its shape, and in outer space, and that can land on the ground. 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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