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Reusable Exploration Vehicle (REV): Orbital Space Tourism Concept
Reusable Exploration Vehicle (REV): Orbital Space Tourism Concept
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Clark, Ian G.
Francis, Scott R.
Otero, Richard E.
Wells, Grant William
Francis, Scott R.
Otero, Richard E.
Wells, Grant William
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Abstract
On the heels of the recent success of the X-Prize, sub-orbital space tourism is nearly a
reality. Though the requirements are significantly tougher, orbital space tourism is the next
logical step. The Reusable Exploration Vehicle (REV) concept is an economically feasible
design capable of making this next step. Centered around a lenticular lifting body, the REV
concept relies on commercial launch vehicles to reduce DDT&E expenditures. Capable of
ferrying five passengers and one crew member for three orbits, the REV is shown to be
capable of keeping maximum debt exposure to less than $250M while attaining an IRR of
70% with an estimated market capture of 66%.
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2005-05
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