X-33 (VentureStar demonstrator)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/X-33_(VentureStar_demonstrator)
GPTKB entity
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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf experimental spacecraft
gptkbp:cancellationDate technical difficulties with composite fuel tanks
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:engine gptkb:RS-2200_Linear_Aerospike
gptkbp:flightNumber 0
gptkbp:fundedBy gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:height 7.6 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label X-33 (VentureStar demonstrator)
gptkbp:intendedToDemonstrate single-stage-to-orbit technology
reusable launch vehicle technology
gptkbp:launchSite gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:length 21.9 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:mass 62,000 kg (fully fueled)
gptkbp:material composite cryogenic hydrogen tank
gptkbp:operator gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:projectCancellationDate 2001
gptkbp:projectCost ~$1.3 billion
gptkbp:propulsion aerospike rocket engine
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:technology
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Reusable_Launch_Vehicle_(RLV)_program
gptkbp:shape lifting body
gptkbp:startYear 1996
gptkbp:status cancelled
gptkbp:successor gptkb:VentureStar
gptkbp:wingspan 22.9 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:LMT
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6