Michelle-B - TGV Rockets, Inc. (TGV)
TGV Rockets, Incorporated (TGV), is developing Michelle-B, a fully reusable, piloted suborbital vehicle designed to carry up to 1,000 kilograms (2,205 pounds) to an altitude of 100 kilometers (62 miles). This vehicle uses a vertical take-off and landing design, with a drag shield to assist in deceleration during landing. Michelle-B will provide up to 200 seconds of microgravity, while not exceeding 4.5 g during any phase of flight. Six pressure-fed LOX/ kerosene engines for use on both ascent and landing power the vehicle. TGV's design is intended to enable high reusability, require minimal ground support, and allow the vehicle to return to flight within a few hours of landing. Flight testing of the Michelle-B is slated to begin in 2007.
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