Rocketplane XP gets NASA Loaner Engine
Rocketplane, a copany looking to provide commercial flights into space announced this week NASA has agreed to loan them a nice big engine. NASA has been trying to be more friendly with the private sector recently with programs such as this and the GlobalFlyer using the Cape Canaveral runway.
The engine is NASA’s RS-88 and is capable of 50,000 pounds of thrust.
“We are always looking for ways to partner with the private sector to foster new commercial opportunities, such as this chance to work with Rocketplane on a commercial reusable launch vehicle,” said Helen Lane, acting director of Johnson’s Office of Technology Transfer. “NASA strives to ensure the products of its research and development benefit the public to the greatest extent possible.”
The Rocketplane XP is a four seater and about the size of a fighter. You can book your flight right here. Anyone want to sponsor me to go? ;)
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