Spacecraft with adjustable speed based on tumbler-doll - has pointed structure with encircling glass cladding and total stability ensuring that axis is always vertical

摘要

The frame (1) is set up on a pedestal and the pressure cabin (4) is built into it and secured at corresp. anchoring points. Propulsion units (5) and energy sources (6,7) are added. Resilient legs (8) are deployed and tested for correct functioning. A TV camera (9) is installed and a flight safety system is mounted at the apex. ADVANTAGE - Vertical take-off and landing are possible with quiet and pollution-free machine whose range depends only on sources of power. Round-trip times of one day to the Moon, and 6 weeks to Pluto are claimed.