14 ani a durat constructia rachetei Launcher One a lui Branson (un proiect care a inceput in 2007 si care a costat, potrivit estimarilor, aproximativ 700 de milioane de dolari). Pe parcursul timpului, solutia inginereasca a suferit mai multe modificari, cum era si firesc, in cautarea nisei optime intr-o piata foarte dinamica in care concurenta (Rocket Lab, Astra etc) nu a stat nici ea pe loc: primele versiuni de motoare (Newton 1 si 2) au fost abandonate in favoarea unor variante imbunatatite (Newton 3 si 4), greutatea, volumul si inclusiv capacitatea de transport au crescut.
A rezultat o racheta in doua trepte, o prima treapta propulsata de un motor Newton 3 si o a doua propulsata de un motor Newton 4. Ambele sunt alimentate cu RP1 si oxigen lichid (LOX). Launch...
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