RBSS
Launch vehicle · USA
Original archive entry. The text, images and links below are kept as they were written.
American winged orbital launch vehicle. The Recoverable Booster Space System was a plan circulated in the early 1960's to use the XB-70 as a recoverable supersonic first stage for a range of systems. The XB-70 would be capable of orbiting a 6800 kg payload, or an X-20 manned space glider.
LEO Payload: 6,800 kg (14,900 lb) to a 160 km orbit at 90.00 degrees.
Related
- Country
- USA
- Spacecraft
- Dynasoar
- Agency
- North American
- Bibliography
- 44