Scorpius® SR-S Configuration: 18 in. dia., 31 ft. long, 3 rear fins. Engine: Single Microcosm Scorpius 5,000 lb. (Vacuum) thrust engine, very low-cost, ablatively-cooled Pressure-fed using helium pressurant. Propellants: Kerosene (Jet-A)/LOX. Performance: Up to 100 lbs. Payload 130 Nmi altitude. Navigation: Commercial GPS/INS navigation unit; GPS antenna in the nosecone. Uses Scorpius flight computer and control electronics. Launcher: Rail-launched from a mobile Transporter-Erector- Launcher (TEL). Rail is 60 ft. long and assembled from two pieces for transportation. Hydraulic actuator for elevation angle control. Operations: Designed for low-cost operations. Can be assembled, erected, fueled and ready to launch within 8 hours of arrival at launch site. Facilities: None required. Can be launched from the mobile TEL at any location that meets safety requirements. Successfully launched on January 27, 1999! Click here to see the video! First flight was ready to launch within 8 hours of vehicle delivery to the launch site.

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