An aerospace vehicle that permits horizontal launch and subsequent orbital deployment of a second stage. The vehicle can be returned to Earth for subsequent re-use. Both land-based and water-based launch is disclosed. A rocket propulsion engine is located at the center of gravity of the vehicle and rotates to provide vertical and horizontal thrust.


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    Title :

    Center of gravity propulsion space launch vehicles


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    Publication date :

    2022-10-18


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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