A stage for a space launch vehicle is provided. The space launch vehicle has a main body including a first end and a second end, and defines a central longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end. The stage comprises a stage rocket engine arranged at or near the first end of the stage to propel the launch vehicle vertically upwards at take-off. The stage furthermore comprises a plurality of fans for providing lift during a landing procedure of the stage, wherein the fans have a rotational axis arranged substantially perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis. Also provided are space launch vehicles and methods for transporting a payload into space.
RETURN TO BASE SPACE LAUNCH VEHICLES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS
2022-01-20
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS |
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