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Reusable LV's

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KST Astroliner
Kistler K-1
Pioneer
Rotary Rocket
Starbooster
VentureStar
X-33
X-34
X-37
X-38
X-40

   X-38 - Specs
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VEHICLE OVERVIEW:

  LEO Payload
(28.7 deg.)
Estimated Launch Price Configuration Launch Mass
X-38 N/A --- Single Stage - Atmospheric and Re-Entry Test Vehicle 16,000 lb
7,250 kg

VEHICLE CONFIGURATION:

  X-38
Length 28.5 ft
8.7 m
Width (wingspan) 14.5 ft
4.4 m
Height ---
Gross Mass 16,000 lb
7,250 kg
Propellant
   Propellant Mass (estimated)
UDMH / N2O4
1,000 lb
455 kg
Engine**
   Thrust
   Isp (estimated)
TBD
3,500 lbf
15,540 N
335 sec
Number of Engines 1
Nominal Burn Time 100 sec

** Note:  Vacuum engine performance unless otherwise specified. 


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