RPS Orbital Transfer Vehicle (LEO-to-MEO/GEO)
Rocket Propulsion Systems (RPS)
Centurion-powered OTV that rideshares to LEO and self-maneuvers to MEO or GEO.
Technical specifications
- Propellants
- cryogenic LOX/methane
- Thrust
- 3307 lbf
- Specific impulse (vacuum)
- 374 s
- Transfer capability
- LEO to MEO/GEO
About
This orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) is designed to ride share to low Earth orbit as a secondary payload, then use its own cryogenic LOX/methane Centurion propulsion to self-maneuver satellites or payloads to medium Earth orbit (MEO) or geostationary orbit (GEO). This lets customers use cheaper rideshare launch opportunities to LEO while still reaching higher, more valuable orbits without requiring a dedicated GEO-class launch vehicle.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
