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Kistler Aerospace K-1 is a two-stage reusable launch vehicle. It is designed to
be reused 100 times. The two launch vehicle stages
return from space to a landing site near the launch facility using parachutes
and air bags. The K-1
reusable rocket utilizes Russian NK-33 and NK-43
Rocket Engines which were intended for use on the first and second stages of
the upgraded N-1 Soviet Moon Rocket of the 1970's. |
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K-1 Specifications:
Overall Length: 36.9m
Weight: 250,000 Kg Second Stage:
Weight: 131,800Kg |
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Payload Flexibility:
The Payload Modules are designed to be removed and processed
in the payload processing facility. Two different Payload Modules will be used: a Standard Payload Module (SPM) and an Extended Payload Module (EPM) to accommodate the larger LEO constellation satellites. The K-1 is launched like all expendable rockets. However, at an altitude of 41 km, the K-1 first stage centre engine is re-ignited in order to return to the launch site using parachutes and airbags. The second stage ignites and continues its flight to orbit utilizing the single NK-43 engine. After the payload is deployed, the LOX / Ethanol Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) is fired in order for th second stage to return to the launch site using parachutes and airbags (like the first stage). Future of the K-1 Kistler is developing two launch sites: Woomera and Nevada Test Site in Nevada, USA. Kistler Aerospace K-1 Links:
http://www.kistleraerospace.com/:
Kistler Aerospace Corporation http://www.kistleraerospace.com/:
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