Our Path to the Stars – On Track
High-Frequency Space Transportation
We are pursuing a phased development strategy, emphasizing safety, manufacturability, and operational scalability.
| Target | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Phase 1: Foundation & Systems Architecture | Establish the engineering, organizational, and digital backbone • Core systems engineering architecture • Vehicle conceptual configuration studies • Propulsion trade studies • Aerospace digital workflow setup |
| 2026-2028 | Phase 2: Digital Engineering & Prototype Development | Transition from concept to engineering-grade prototype systems • Digital twin development • Structural simulations • Avionics and GNC architecture • Prototype propulsion subsystem testing • Scaled aerodynamic validation |
| 2028-2031 | Phase 3: Propulsion & Flight Demonstration | Develop reusable propulsion systems and validate flight operations • Hybrid propulsion integration • Hypersonic systems research • Autonomous flight software • Flight envelope expansion • Reusable thermal systems |
| 2031-2035 | Phase 4: Commercial Operations Preparation | Build airline-compatible operational capability • Certification pathway development • Fleet maintenance architecture • Predictive maintenance systems • Spaceport operational planning • Airline partnership integration |
| 2035+ | Phase 5: High-Capacity Space Transportation | Deployment of reusable high-frequency spaceline operations • Large-capacity reusable spaceplanes • Point-to-point hypersonic transportation • Orbital transportation systems • Global spaceline ecosystem • Integrated propulsion service network |