Mastering SSTO
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Which of the following best describes a single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle?

  • A vehicle that reaches orbit using multiple rocket stages
  • A vehicle that reaches orbit without using any rocket stages
  • A vehicle that reaches orbit using only propellants and fluids
  • A vehicle that reaches orbit using only one rocket stage (correct)

    • What is the main advantage of the SSTO concept?

  • Elimination of hardware replacement (correct)
  • Higher technical challenges
  • Ability to perform orbital launches from Earth
  • Lower non-recurring costs

    • Have any Earth-launched SSTO launch vehicles ever been flown?

  • No, no SSTO vehicles have been flown (correct)
  • Only partially expendable SSTO vehicles have been flown
  • Yes, multiple SSTO vehicles have been flown
  • Only fully expendable SSTO vehicles have been flown

    • What are the non-recurring costs associated with reusable SSTO systems compared to expendable systems?

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    What do SSTO vehicles potentially require?

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