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Hyperion SSTO stage

Stage · USA

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LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. All values estimated based on drawing, statement that 5 x mass of SASSTO, payload performance, and 300 m/s sled velocity augmentation.

Cost $ : 40.000 million. dV Equivalent: 500 m/s (1,640 ft/sec). Release conditions: 1,080 kph at sea level.

Country
USA
Launch Vehicles
Hyperion SSTO
Propellants
Lox/LH2