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Old 09-21-2005, 08:13 PM  
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U.S. Marine Corps to deploy through space!

U.S. Marine Corps to deploy through space!

The Air Force Research Laboratory and Darpa are developing technology that Marines will need for a ride halfway across the globe. Called "Hot Eagle," it could be the first step forward in the Marine Corps' hopes for space travel. Within minutes of bursting into the atmosphere beyond the speed of sound -- and dispatching that ominous sonic boom -- a small squad of Marines could be on the ground and ready to take care of business within 2 hours. The capsule might later be picked up by a Osprey...

Read the whole story here: http://www.defensetech.org/archives/001815.html










Sounds cool 2 mee!
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