The DBI Space Truck is approximately the size of a large jet fighter, much smaller than NASA’s present shuttle. This smaller size may mean a smaller payload (only up to 2,000 lbs.), but it makes for much smaller challenges in engineering and material construction. The projected $680/lb. of payload to LEO compares very favorably with the current $10,000/lb. aboard NASA’s shuttle.

The journey to LEO and back would be a short one; a single mission could be completed in less than 6 hours. Multiple missions can occur—at only $680/lb.— with only changing the belly, inspecting the craft, refueling, and changing the crew. We believe this can last for about 100 missions, with A, B, and C checks in between. Does this sound like an airliner? We hope so.