Reusable space transport system

摘要

The present invention relates to a reusable space access launch vehicle system which comprises a reusable vehicle, at least one expendable boost propulsion device attached to the reusable vehicle, and an oxidizer system onboard the vehicle. The oxidizer system supplies an oxidizer, preferably in a gaseous state, to the at least on expendable boost propulsion device. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one boost propulsion device comprises a hybrid rocket combustor.