Hardware Component Prototyping for Operationally Responsive Space Access

XCOR’s proposal is to build and fly a rocket powered vehicle that will fly near space, and measure its operational responsiveness. We are proposing to build the simplest possible all-rocket powered vehicle that will get to 200,000 ft altitude and supersonic speeds. We plan to complete vehicle fabrication during Phases I and II with matching private investment money. This vehicle will build on a legacy of XCOR’s previous private and government technology investments, including reusable liquid rocket engines that are capable of hundreds of restarts, piston propellant pumps, low cost highly reliable valves, rapid propellant filling techniques, and proven reliable ignition systems.