Delta-Velos Demonstrator | Satellite Launch System

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The Delta-Velos Demonstrator is a 5.5-metre scaled MVP version of the Delta-Velos Orbiter. It will show reusability, acceleration and a 2,500 km range.

KEY FEATURES

MEET DELTA-VELOS DEMONSTRATOR

The Delta-Velos Demonstrator is a 5.5-metre scaled MVP version of the Delta-Velos Orbiter, a reusable hydrogen powered satellite launch system that can accelerate to Mach 12 and land on a normal runway. Scheduled to launch in 2024, it will demonstrate the key core technology systems, including composite construction, reusability, acceleration, range and landing.

Acceleration capability

Unlike competitor technology, Delta-Velos has the ability to accelerate from Mach 5 to Mach 12, due to being powered by the fifth generation SPARTAN scramjet engine.

Ceramic matrix composites (CMC)

Delta-Velos is made from high temperature CMCs as they are lightweight, with a high strength-to-weight ratio (even at high temperatures), high thermal shock resistance, and toughness.

Flies like a plane

Delta-Velos has wings to fly and turn like a plane. It can take off in any direction and turn to any required orbit within low Earth orbit (LEO).

Reusable, reliable and cost-effective

With long flight times, the Delta-Velos is highly reliable and inexpensive to produce.

High Cadence

Featuring a rapid turnaround, Delta-Velos can be refuelled and ready to fly in a short timeframe.

Scalable System

Delta-Velos can be scaled, so different payloads can reach different orbits.

SPECIFICATIONS

LENGTH

WINGSPAN

Range

DIAMETER

SPEED (Mach)

Payload

POWER SOURCE

POWERED BY SPARTAN

The Delta-Velos Demonstrator is powered by four SPARTAN engines, Hypersonix’s fifth generation scramjet engine. The hydrogen-powered SPARTAN is the world’s first 3D-printed fixed geometry scramjet, delivering performance, reliability, lead time and cost advantages over more traditional manufacturing methods.

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LAUNCH SYSTEM

PLUG-N-PLAY

Unlike traditional small satellite launches, the Delta-Velos allows access to any orbit, from any launch site. Hypersonix’s “plug-n-play” approach leverages the best available launch provider for the particular mission profile — reducing technology risk and time to market, and locking in a lower cost structure.

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