A manned space entry vehicle having pivotally mounted wings (36) which remain stored during space travel and become deployed to a forward-swept configuration after entry in the atmosphere. A radar antenna (FIG. 3) is mounted in the forward portion of the wing so that it is protected from excessive heat when the wing remains in a stored position during early reentry into the atmosphere. When the wings are deployed, the radar antenna maintains an operative position. The mean aerodynamic center of the deployed wings is transversely aligned with the center of gravity of the vehicle so as to increase the stability of the vehicle. The basic vehicle shape is intended to produce the least reflective radar cross section as it passes over threatening areas in a nose down attitude.
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