Delta Velos Orbiter - Hypersonix

Delta-Velos

Orbiter

The Delta-Velos Orbiter is a reusable, sustainable hypersonic launch platform, designed to deliver small satellites to low Earth orbit (LEO).

KEY FEATURES

MEET DELTA-VELOS ORBITER

The Delta-Velos Orbiter small satellite launch system is another step in creating affordable, green and sustainable space technology. This fully reusable system flies to space under scramjet power, allowing access to any orbit, from any launch site. Time-to-launch can be just days, compared to months.

Acceleration capability

Unlike competitor technology, Delta-Velos Orbiter has the ability to accelerate from Mach 5 to Mach 12 due to being powered by the fifth generation SPARTAN scramjet engine.

Ceramic matrix composites (CMC)

Delta-Velos Orbiter is made from high temperature CMCs as they are lightweight, with a high strength-to-weight ratio (even at high temperatures), high thermal shock resistance and toughness.

Flies like a plane

Delta-Velos Orbiter has wings to fly and turn like a plane. It can take off in any direction and turn to any required orbit within low Earth orbit (LEO) to deploy satellites.

Reusable, reliable and cost-effective

With long flight times, Delta-Velos Orbiter is highly reliable and inexpensive to produce.

High Cadence

Featuring a rapid turnaround, Delta-Velos Orbiter can be refuelled and ready to fly in a short timeframe.

Scalable System

Delta-Velos Orbiter can be scaled, so different payloads can reach different orbits. With the trend of satellites becoming smaller, Hypersonix can cater for small satellites up to 150 kg, and also commit to deploying larger satellites up to 300 kg.

SPECIFICATIONS

LENGTH

WINGSPAN

DIAMETER

SPEED (Mach)

Payload to LEO

POWER SOURCE

POWERED BY SPARTAN

The Delta-Velos Orbiter is powered by four SPARTAN engines, Hypersonix’s fifth generation scramjet engine. The hydrogen-powered SPARTAN is the world’s first 3D-printed fixed geometry scramjet, delivering performance, reliability, lead time and cost advantages over more traditional manufacturing methods.

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LAUNCH SYSTEM

PLUG-N-PLAY

Unlike traditional small satellite launches, Delta-Velos Orbiter allows access to any orbit, from any launch site. Hypersonix’s “plug-n-play” approach leverages the best available launch provider for the particular mission profile — reducing technology risk and time to market, and locking in a lower cost structure.

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