Emerging Technologies
The technological feasibility of a sub-orbital spaceplane traces back more than 40 years with the success of the X-15. The X-15 was a joint program of NASA, the Air Force, the Navy, and North American Aviation. It successfully reached an altitude of 67 miles and achieved a speed of Mach 6.7.
Rocketplane Global has built on this knowledge and, with recent advances in computer and material sciences, developed the capability to build a cost-effective sub-orbital vehicle. The company has selected key partners with decades of experience working with NASA, the Department of Defense, and the aerospace industry in airframe design, thermal protection systems, and advanced propulsion.
Rocketplane Global has advanced the RocketplaneŽ XP vehicle to the full design phase after years of internal vehicle development. The RocketplaneŽ XP program is underway with a 30-month project schedule to achieve operation. With a defined market potential and confidence in its technological capability, Rocketplane Global has the management team and business strategy to bring its vision to reality.
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