Abstract: Scorpius® is a Microcosm program, under two Phase III Small Business Innovation Research contracts at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate. The Scorpius® program is to develop an entirely new launch vehicle family with the objective...
Abstract: Scorpius® is a Microcosm program to develop an entirely new launch vehicle family with the objective of reducing total launch cost by a factor of 5 to 10. This paper reports on progress and problems since the inception of the program in 1993. System level...
MSFC Industry Review Download “Application Of Scorpius Low Cost Launch Services to Mini-Lift Market”
Abstract: Scorpius is a Microcosm program to develop an entirely new launch vehicle family with the objective of reducing overall launch system cost by a factor of 10. This paper reports on the progress and problems since the program was publicly introduced at the 9th...
Abstract: Scorpius is a Microcosm program to develop an entirely new launch vehicle family with the following objectives: Better than 99% reliability Launch within 8 hours of payload arrival at the launch site Weather and equipment delays comparable to commercial...