The general synthetic iterative scheme (GSIS) is extended to find the steady-state solution of
the nonlinear gas kinetic equation, resolving the long-standing problems of slow …

The reusable rocket engine (RRE), recognized as future propulsion system for space
transportation, is composed of multiple components of which each one plays an essential …

During the atmospheric entry phase at hypersonic speed, the radio communication from/to a
space vehicle can be disrupted due to the formation of a plasma sheath within the …

Abstract Two-stage-to-orbit (TSTO) hypersonic vehicle is considered one of the most
promising next-generation reusable launch vehicle (RLV) systems for its efficiency and …

In this paper, a design procedure developed to obtain a Phase-A compliant optimal
aeroshape is presented. The proposed vehicle performs a low Earth orbit re-entry and a …

The titanium-coated alloy heterogeneous structure has been widely used in the manufacture
of re-entry hypersonic vehicle wings. However, due to the extreme and complex hypersonic …

Trajectory planning method for the entire recovery process of the reusable launch vehicle is
studied. Firstly, a revised trajectory correction method (RTCM) is proposed to reduce the …

Developing reusable launch vehicles (RLV) is an effective way to significantly reduce space
transportation costs. However, in the return stage of the vehicle, especially the supersonic …

This paper deals with the evaluation of low-speed longitudinal aerodynamic performances
of a vehicle concept with an unconventional blended wing-body aeroshape. The spacecraft …

To establish a method of achieving effective thermal protection and drag reduction in
hypersonic flows with an opposing jet under a low flow rate, this study compared three …