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STS-2000 2A
STS-2000 2A - STS-2000 2A Spaceplane

Credit: Mark Lindroos. 10,833 bytes. 290 x 142 pixels.

Family: Winged. Country: France. Status: Study 1987.

Two stage to orbit horizontal takeoff / horizontal landing variant of STS-2000. Ramjet/rocket mixed power first stage. Mach 6 separation of rocket-powered second stage. French study of the 1980's.

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STS-2000B SpaceplaneSTS-2000B Spaceplane

Credit: Mark Lindroos. 13,745 bytes. 256 x 258 pixels.

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