International market for a reusable launch vehicle |
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Authors: | Olivier Ferrandon |
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Institution: | Societée Europèenne de Propulsion, Forêt de Vernon, 27 207 Vernon, France |
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Abstract: | A reusable launch vehicle could be developed early next century if the X-33 program is successful. Its development will be funded by industry, and the vehicle will be operated privately. A critical task is to assess the future market for such a vehicle. The total number of commercial payloads could range between 40 and 60 satellites per year, taking into account the market elasticity due to the launch price reduction. The RLV would face important competition from expendable launch vehicles. However, the RLV could capture two-thirds of this market, or 26–33 commercial payloads per year. |
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