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Project Deimos (1964)

Project Deimos at Astronautix

Image credit: Douglas

Image source: SDASM Archives

Rocket of The Future (1963)

(DN4) DALLAS, TEX. APR. 23 — ROCKET OF THE FUTURE — The Rombus rocket, capable of orbiting 500-ton payloads is shown in this artist’s drawing. Rombus and several other proposed future rocket concepts were described by John W. Stone, launch vehicles advanced studies manager for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, at the Manned Space Flight Conference in Dallas today. Rombus would be more than 400 feet tall and 120 feet in diameter. The launch pad would be a water-filled basin. (AP Wirephoto) (ft31430ho) (For use with Howard Benedict story) 1963

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ROMBUS at Astronautix

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SDASM Archives

Mars Glider (1960)

Boeing Mars Glider at Astronautix

Image credit: Boeing

Image source: SDASM Commons