MASS: The Manned Anti-Satellite System

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MASS: The Manned Anti-Satellite System

What it was: A conceptual design for a manned satellite interceptor/killer, floated by General Dynamics in 1963. Details: The B-70 bomber was conceived to fly high enough and fast enough that it co…
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Randy
 
Thank you so much @sferrin !!
Over the years, from time to time, I've stumbled across such iconic image without knowing what proposal it belongs.

An odd idea to oversize a Pye Wacket, with X-15 cockpit and fins placed atop Titan III...
 
archipeppe said:
Thank you so much @sferrin !!
Over the years, from time to time, I've stumbled across such iconic image without knowing what proposal it belongs.

An odd idea to oversize a Pye Wacket, with X-15 cockpit and fins placed atop Titan III...
Click to expand...

And it's a three person vehicle to boot. (Can't find the link atm but there's actually a 'little' room to move around but not a heck of a lot :) )

Randy
 

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