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X-Prize suborbital ballistic spacecraft concept of American Astronautics Corporation, Oceanside, California. The Spirit of Liberty was a concept of Bill Sprague of the American Astronautics Corporation, Oceanside, California. The concept used a rocket powered vertical takeoff launch and parachute landing on water. The Spirit of Liberty was seen as an interim step leading to a Sprague's design for a commercial space tourism vehicle capable of carrying 30 passengers. Length: 12.80 m (41.90 ft). Basic Diameter: 0.90 m (2.95 ft). Mass: 4,500 kg (9,900 lb). Main Engine Thrust: 88.200 kN (19,828 lbf). Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2008 except where otherwise noted. |
