The RD-76 Dart Plunge Trial
An RD-76 Dart completed a controlled near-orbital nose-down plunge and recovered under its own power.
What happened
Section titled “What happened”The craft crossed the sound barrier nose-first, shed heat through sacrificial surfaces and transitioned to powered atmospheric flight.
Outcome
Section titled “Outcome”Rapid orbital insertion became credible for cargo, troops and strategic recovery.
Timeline role
Section titled “Timeline role”This entry demonstrates an event with major importance, exact certainty and day date precision.
