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Kankoh Maru

Launch vehicle · Japan

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Kankoh Maru Booster
Kankoh Maru Booster
Credit: Kawasaki

Japanese SSTO VTOVL orbital launch vehicle. Kawasaki design for single stage to orbit reusable booster. Would carry 50 passengers to orbiting hotels or fast intercontinental flights.

LEO Payload: 50,000 kg (110,000 lb).

Country
Japan
Launch Vehicles
Kankoh Maru
Agency
Kawasaki