Attack Spacecraft

This spacecraft concept is designed to launch directly from land-based facilities, such as airports, which explains its aerodynamic profile. Unlike conventional aircraft, it does not rely on air-breathing engines but instead uses rocket propulsion, making it dedicated exclusively to spaceflight and orbital operations.

For maneuverability, wingtip-mounted thrusters provide control over roll and yaw, functioning both within the atmosphere and in space. These thrusters also generate vertical thrust along the wing span, enhancing stability during takeoff and landing. Pitch control is achieved through vectoring at the main rocket exhaust nozzles, similar in principle to the F-35, though offering a wider angle and greater area of effect.

The proposed propulsion system is a hybrid of chemical and electric engines. Chemical rockets deliver the necessary thrust for Earth-based takeoff and atmospheric re-entry, while electric propulsion provides efficient maneuvering and displacement in space, where high exhaust velocity is more advantageous than raw thrust.

The spacecraft’s flat dorsal surface allows for the integration of advanced solar panels, supplying continuous power to ion thrusters located at the wing tips, further supporting fine maneuvering capabilities in orbit.

A glimpse on the design: