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| General information | |
| Type | Sub-orbital spaceplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Rocketplane Kistler |
| Status | Cancelled |
| Number built | 0 |
The Rocketplane XP was a suborbital spaceplane design that was under development c. 2005 by Rocketplane Kistler. The vehicle was to be powered by two jet engines and a rocket engine, intended to enable it to reach suborbital space. The XP would have operated from existing spaceports in a manner consistent with established commercial aviation practices. Commercial flights were projected to begin in 2009.[1] Rocketplane Global declared bankruptcy in mid-June 2010.[2] Their assets were auctioned off in 2011.[3]
- ^ Popsci article (Up and Away) - April 2007
- ^ Foust, Jeff. "The gap in NewSpace business plans." The Space Review, July 12, 2010. Retrieved: July 17, 2010.
- ^ "Rocketplane Kistler assets are being auctioned - NASA Watch". 3 October 2011.