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Practical and Affordable

Lowest Cost/Pound

• Utilization of flight-proven propulsion systems
• Streamlining of operations and infrastructure through orbiter retirement—numerous facilities not required

Significant Cost Reduction

• Eliminates orbiter
• Propulsion elements and related support make up small portion of today's cost
• Lowest Cost/Lowest Risk