where can one find high-res drawings of NASA spacecraft and aircraft?

[spacefire]

<p>And how is the site below allowed to sell them seemingly to anyone?</p><p>http://www.up-ship.com/</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I tried to search the NTRS and NIX sites but I couldn't see anything as detailed as the stuff available at up-ship.com.</p><p>How did they get their hands on these drawings? Did they scan them from some NASA vault? Can I get them from anywhere, preferably free?</p><p>Google didn't help at all.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>http://asteroid-invasion.blogspot.com</p><p>http://www.solvengineer.com/asteroid-invasion.html </p><p> </p> </div>

 

[a_lost_packet_]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>And how is the site below allowed to sell them seemingly to anyone?http://www.up-ship.com/I tried to search the NTRS and NIX sites but I couldn't see anything as detailed as the stuff available at up-ship.com.How did they get their hands on these drawings? Did they scan them from some NASA vault? Can I get them from anywhere, preferably free?Google didn't help at all. Posted by spacefire</DIV></p><p>As far as how he obtained the drawings, that's probably as varied as the articles.&nbsp; I know some of them are from declassified documents.&nbsp; As far as "free" well.. TANSTAAFL&nbsp; You might be able to get some under the FOIA but, you'll have to pay the copy fee.</p><p>If you're wondering about copyright protection, I'm not sure on that.&nbsp; From my experience, commercial aircraft manufacturers still retain copyright over their designs, name, etc..&nbsp; I'm not sure how that is handled with government projects.&nbsp; I "used to know" but forgot... there's a public-domain argument and a useage argument involved, IIRC.&nbsp; You'd probably be best served to email the owner of the site and ask.</p><p>I've seen the site brought up before on several aviation related sites.&nbsp; But, most were just praising it and I'm not aware of any criticisms. </p><p>Edit- Actually, I wouldn't mind a few myself. </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font size="1">I put on my robe and wizard hat...</font> </div>

 

[spacefire]

I'm sorely tempted to paypal him, I really want those X24 and alternative launch system diagrams.<br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>http://asteroid-invasion.blogspot.com</p><p>http://www.solvengineer.com/asteroid-invasion.html </p><p> </p> </div>

 

[a_lost_packet_]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I'm sorely tempted to paypal him, I really want those X24 and alternative launch system diagrams. Posted by spacefire</DIV></p><p>Go for it.&nbsp; There's a lot on the net about the x-24 and related lifting bodies along with drawings and such.&nbsp; But, they're not exactly blowapart drawings and diagrams.&nbsp; Most are simple profiles and shadowcards.&nbsp; He may have some good stuff.</p><p>You might want to check some aviation boards or google his site's name just to check on him before you buy. </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font size="1">I put on my robe and wizard hat...</font> </div>

 

[spacefire]

<p>when I get home today, I might buy the electronic version of the report that includes this image:</p><p>http://www.up-ship.com/drawndoc/sdoc54ani.jpg</p><p>(I'm really interested in lifting body reusable spacecraft&nbsp</p><p>If I can stealthily print it at work it would make great reading.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>http://asteroid-invasion.blogspot.com</p><p>http://www.solvengineer.com/asteroid-invasion.html </p><p> </p> </div>

 

[kelvinzero]

<p>I didnt follow that link so this might not be what you mean, but have you tried under the multimedia tab on the nasa site?</p><p>http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/3d_resources/index.html</p><p>http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/index.html</p>

 

[spacefire]

<p>kelvinzero:</p><p>yes, I looked around. But I don't think they have the kind of technical stuff I'm interested in, more like eye candy.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>http://asteroid-invasion.blogspot.com</p><p>http://www.solvengineer.com/asteroid-invasion.html </p><p> </p> </div>