MSS CelestiaX

MSS CelestiaX

MSS CelestiaX.
Type	Two-stage-to-orbit launch vehicle
Place of origin	Nouvelle Alexandrie  Natopia
Designed	Javelin Industries Dingo Enterprises
Manufacturer	Javelin Industries
Height	30.5 m
Width	19.0 m
Payload to low Micras orbit	2,000 kg
Mass	174,000 kg
Stages	2
1st stage	Empty mass: 31,700 kg Propellant mass: 94,800 kg Total mass: 150,300 kg Engines: 1x MSS RM 2100 Thrust: 2,050 kN (sl), 2,130 kN (vac) Specific Impulse: 380 sec (SL), 450 sec (vac) Fuel: LOX/LH2
2nd stage	Empty mass: 4,700 kg Propellant mass:17,600 kg Total mass: 23,700 kg Engines: 1x MSS RM 5800 Thrust: 85 kN (vac) Specific Impulse: 360 sec (vac) Fuel: LOX/RP-1

The MSS CelestiaX is a two-stage-to-orbit launch vehicle system by Javelin Industries. It is comprised of a reusable VTHL (vertical take-off and horizontal landing) flyback booster attached to an expendable upper stage. CelestiaX aims to provide a low-cost launch option with short turnaround time for small satellite payloads into low Micras orbit. The reusable first stage is launched vertically, similar to a conventional rocket, and reaches a first stage burnout velocity of approximately 3 km/s (Mach 10) before separating from the second stage. After separation, the booster reenters the atmosphere and glides back to the launch site where it lands horizontally like a conventional aircraft.