A recent study has confirmed the feasibility of a near term, fully reusable, horizontal takeoff and landing two-stage-to-orbit (TSTO) launch vehicle concept. The vehicle stages at Mach 6.5. The first stage is powered by a turboramjet propulsion system with the turbojets being fueled by JP and the ramjet by LH2. The second stage is powered by a space shuttle main engine (SSME) rocket engine. For about the same gross weight as growth versions of the 747, the vehicle can place 10,000 lbm. in low polar orbit or 16,000 lbm. to Space Station Freedom.
Beta 2: A Near Term, Fully Reusable, Horizontal Takeoff and Landing Two-Stage-to-Orbit Launch Vehicle Concept
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Predefined-time control for a horizontal takeoff and horizontal landing reusable launch vehicle
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