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Space Transport Corporation
Space Transport Corporation, or STC, is a company based in Forks, Washington whose goal is to commercialize space. The company was founded in 2002 by Eric Meier and Philip Storm. The company plans to provide small payload launch and space tourism services.
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STC vehicles
Spartan
The Spartan Three Stage Rocket is a vehicle intended to carry payloads of 1-5kg into suborbit. The rocket has been tested to 80km, and commercial launches are planned for 2005.
Nano-Satellite Orbital Launch Vehicle
The Nano-Satellite Orbital Launch Vehicle, or N-SOLV, is a vehicle designed to carry a 10kg payload to orbit. The corporation plans to sell the launch service for under a million United States dollars. The vehicle's intended payload is nano-satellites.
Rubicon I
Rubicon I was a test vehicle designed to carry 270 kg (or two people) to 100 km for $75,000. The vehicle was destroyed in August 2004 during a launch test due to a propellant formulation error.
Rubicon II
The Rubicon II is the replacement to Rubicon I. The design is identical to the Rubicon I, except for a few error fixes. As of November 22nd, 2004, work on the Rubicon II has ceased in favor of the Spartan.
External Links
- Official Website
- A recent Seattle PI article on the company
- Official Space Transportation Corporation Forum
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