X-56 Spaceplane

But I wonder…how can it deliver large modules to the ISS without a robotic arm? I hope it’s cargo bay is enough for Canadarm!

Yo, jet engines can give it longer range or an ability to go around! That’s just so rad! Did you intend it to have jet engines all along? And look at that split tail! Just like the X-37B! Man, that has to be a cross between Shuttle, X-37, and some original idea. The launch profile seems to be very original. And 6 SRBs, and split tail! Awesome!

@TerTech
1: as long as the satalites fit inside the bay I can definitely launch them for you
2: that’s a cool plane I’ll look into it
3: the crew can escape by jumping out of the shuttle
4: yes, it can fly and land all without any crew.

And can it fly uncrewed?

But how does crew abort from the shuttle?

I have a contract for you: Can it launch my ASRS satellites? https://www.simplerockets.com/Forums/View/133385/TerTech-announces-ASRS
I have a way for you to transport your X-56:
https://www.simplerockets.com/c/2183zb/Wagner-Dove-TES-X
It’s @Mostly’s Wager Dove!

Can you upload version with Spacelab again please?

@kansaspilot I already have built one back when my name didn’t even include the word trebuchet.

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@SpaceTrebuchet now build a trebubuchet

@SpaceTrebuchet I agree that

Ah, yes, a cross inbetween:
Space Shuttle
Buran Shuttle
Boeing 727

@FalconAerospaceFAS long wings make it easier to slow done as well as easier to fly long distances in case something goes wrong during reentery

@LaunchAttempt yes I think it's too long

Those wings are insane

@TerTech I would but I’m about as capable at making vizzy as a fish is at climbing trees

Why don’t you make a vizzy! I am not so skilled at shuttle flying and need the aid of a Vizzy program to fly a shuttle

Nice