Lindbergh class (FASA)
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The Lindbergh class space ferry was launched in 2003, filling the role of the old Space Shuttle as the primary surface-to-orbit spacecraft. Early versions of the Lindbergh class were equipped with booster rockets, much like the Shuttle, but advances in early 21st century technology eventually eliminated the need them; the class was also equipped with eight cargo ports per side, for ready cargo access. The Lindbergh class played a vital role in the completion of the Orbital Power Satellite network, which guaranteed energy independence for Earth, as well as in the construction of orbiting satellite cities.[1]
Specifications
| Length | 61 m |
| Beam | 51 m |
| Mass | 2.5 million kg |
| Payload Bay | 10,000 m³ |
| Maximum Payload | 1,000,000 kg |
| Crew | 6 |
| Passengers | 125 |
Performance
| Velocity | 11,000 m/second (Earth escape) |
| Range | Orbital to circumlunar |
| Landing/Takeoff | Horizontal Takeoff and Landing (HTOL) |
| Engines | Chemical Boost Single Stage to Orbit (SSTO) |
| Engine Configuration | Aerospike Plug nozzle with 24 coordinated small engines for greater efficiency and reliability |
Notes and References
- ↑ Goldstein, Stan et al (Authors). Spaceflight Chronology. Star Trek. Book. Wallaby Books. 1980.
