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October 07: NASA terminates the contract with RK and launches new competition for remaining funds (NASA)

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Rocketplane-Kistler (Eng) (Fr)

 

Rocketplane, Inc includes Rocketplane-Kistler (in charge with orbital developments) and Rocketplane Global (sub-orbital projects). The company was first selected under NASA's COTS competition to develop a new reusable orbital transportation system, but its contract was terminated because of failure to comply with the provisions. Credit for pictures: Rocketplane Kistler

 
 

RPK K-1 - launcher

Two-stage reusable vehicle: Launch Assist Platform (stage 1), Orbital Vehicle (stage 2)
Use: bring payloads to Low Earth Orbit, Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO), and the ISS
Target clients: commercial, civil and military sectors
Spaceports: Oklahoma + Woomera, Australia

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