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International Space Plane (ISP) Program:<br />----------------------------------------------------<br /><br />The ISP Program is an effort to Develop, Build, and Operate an (SSTO) Single Stage To Orbit, Fully Reusable Space Vehicle, for International Civil & Commercial uses.<br /><br />The ISP Program would be based on an Airbus Industries Management Model & Approach.<br /><br />The ISP Program will consist of Support & Involvement from Government, Industry, Commercial, Scientific, Academic, NGO/NFP/Society, and Private Organizations, Enterprises, Ventures, and Persons.<br /><br />The goals of the ISP Program would be to field an Operational System or Prototype with in 5 to 7 years.<br /><br />The ISP Program would consist of three elements:<br />---------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />1) (SSTO) Vehicles<br />* These vehicles may be of different sizes and capability based on need and mission requirements.<br /><br />2) Advanced Ground Based Assisted Launch System<br />* This system would be very robust and of high quality, and would have the capability to launch various vehicles of different size, weight, and capability.<br /><br />3) Operations Facilities & Support Infrastructure for both Vehicles & the Primary Launch System.<br />* Orbital Refueling, Servicing, and Turnaround would be a strategic part of this Support Infrastructure.<br /><br />ISP Program Supporting Documents & Information:<br />----------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />ISP Program Diplomatic Letter:<br />http://www.international-space-agency.net/igbsls.html<br /><br />European Space Agency (ESA) Diplomatic Letter:<br />http://www.international-space-agency.net/esa_letter_02_16_2004.html<br /><br />International Space Plane Program (Post):<br />* Shows working sy