![Douglas Hyperion Single-Stage-to-Orbit (SSTO) Spacecraft](https://3dcrawler.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/thingiverse/6233651-Douglas-Hyperion-Single-Stage-to-Orbit-SSTO-Spacecraft-423911955.png)
Douglas Hyperion Single-Stage-to-Orbit (SSTO) Spacecraft
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This model is based on engineer Philip Bono's 1967 Hyperion SSTO spacecraft concept for Douglas (later to be merged with McDonnell). The Hyperion would've sported a novel aerospike design with several small rocket nozzles surrounding a heat shield. It's launch method would've been to use a rocket-powered sled to ascend the side of a mountain until the spacecraft reached an altitude where its own engines could carry it to space. Enjoy!
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