Vehicle characteristics
A low g-force and flexible reentry
- Low G-force return to Earth (< 2 g).
- Flexible atmospheric reentry, as Vortex-S offers up to 1,500 km of cross-range
- Accurate landing capability even with short notice.
- Increased opportunities for return compared to a capsule.
Atmospheric
maneuverability
- Advanced aerodynamic shape allowing innovative maneuvers such as areobraking or synergetic maneuvers.
- More landing opportunities than a capsule.
- Atmospheric flight and low-speed landing.
Reusability
- Vortex-S is a reusable vehicle
- The spaceplane is equipped with a landing gear.
- Use of conventional airfield runways.
- Reduced approach speed.
- Reduced return to flight time.
Payload
Vortex spaceplanes are equipped with payload bays protected by removable doors that fully maintain their functionality during the dynamic phases of spaceflight (primarily launch and return to orbit).
VORTEX-S payload capacity
2 t
8 m3
