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Single-Stage One vehicle for all Earth Orbit destinations Satellite launches Station supply delivery Passenger service Low Maintenance Ablative shielding replaceable in large sections in short order Less than 5% replacement per flight Fast Turnaround System redundancy exceeds requirements Damage inspection over 90% automated COST EFFECTIVE COST EFFECTIVE $ $ $
Unmanned Flight Remote/Ground control Autonomous autopilot Self-Repairing Hull Epoxy channels are embedded into plating Damage releases repair agents which harden Shielding Superconductors drive strong magnetic fields Deflects harmful rays, charged particles, and small metallic debris SAFE SAFE
Low-Earth Orbit Unassisted takeoff from standard runway Air-breathing pulse detonation engines Rocket boost GeoSync Orbit Rocket boost with external fuel tanks And beyond… Ion engines provide constant acceleration over extended periods CAPABLE CAPABLE !