OR-V

Orbiter

The workhorse of the transfer fleet. Orbiter moves crew and pressurised cargo between stations and staging orbits, refuels in orbit, and returns without refurbishment.

Specification

RoleReusable orbital transfer vehicle

DestinationLow Earth orbit / Cislunar

PropulsionElectric–chemical hybrid

Length14.2 m

Dry mass9.8 t dry

Capacity6 crew / 4.5 t cargo

Reusability50+ flights per airframe

StatusOPERATIONAL

Mission role

Orbiter operates the low earth orbit / cislunar leg of the network. It is rated for 50+ flights per airframe and returns between flights with inspection only — no structural refurbishment.

All figures are conceptual and describe a design intent, not a flown vehicle.

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