Commercial space firm Stratolaunch has unveiled the designs for its rocket - powered launch vehicles and reusable space vehicles , which could take to the skies via its existing carrier rocket in 2020 . orbital 's designs currently comprise the Space Plane , a resuable vehicle which is set to be powered by a crew - carrying vehicle , as well as the Medium Launch Vehicle ( MLV ) , set for deployment in 2022 , and the Space Heavy .
Commercial space firm Stratolaunch has unveiled the designs for its rocket-powered launch vehicles and reusable space craft, which could take to the skies via its existing Pegasus rocket in 2020. Stratolaunch's fleet will comprise the Space Plane, a resuable vehicle which is set to be followed by a crew-carrying version, as well as the Medium Launch Vehicle (MLV), set for deployment in 2022, and the MLV Heavy.