Blackstar, I Hardly Knew You

Aviation Week and Space Technology reports that the Pentagon may have mothballed a supercool space plane that might - or might not - exist. The "Blackstar" is a two-stage-to-orbit military spaceplane designed for reconnaissance, satellite insertion, and possibly weapons delivery - unless there is no such thing. The plane might be completely built and run by contractors - including Boeing and Lockheed Martin - giving government officials deniability.


It might even be used for Tom Maguire's "smart spears" - er, assuming that they're real, also.

It's cool enough that you sure hope it's real.

Update: Thanks, Ace, for the traffic. And a bronx cheer to Dave at Garfield Ridge, who points me to a site that rains on the parade.

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