Eagle 1

Welcome, to a new era in spaceflight: Eagle 1, the first rocket to be wholly developed and operated by new aerospace company Orion Technologies. Eagle 1 represents a massive advancement in technological capabilities. The rocket itself is also a major leap in the commercialization of space exploration. For just , it can launch payloads to just about any orbit.

OVERVIEW
Eagle 1 is the most advanced launch vehicle to date. While it only stands at about 112ft tall(34m), it is a very efficient and powerful launch vehicle for its size. It can lift just under 1.75 tons to LEO. The entire rocket, top to bottom, is constructed from a high-strength carbon-fiber composite material, boasting high strength, stiffness, low weight, and high heat tolerance. Both first and second stages utilize LCH4/LOX propellant tanks, and either Echo or Echo-Vac Gas Generator in-house developed rocket engines. Both stages are 8ft(2.5m) in diameter. There are a variety of cameras placed on the rocket in several different locations, allowing for stunning views as the vehicle ascends.

FIRST STAGE
The first stage of Eagle 1 is a 8ft diameter stage, completely constructed from carbon fiber composites. The stage provides the initial thrust for launch and boosts the second stage into space, where it then separates, allowing the second stage to continue the journey, carrying a payload with it. The first stage of Eagle 1 has 7 Echo engines. Echo is a small, Gas Generator-cycle Methalox rocket engine, simple, yet powerful. Eagle 1’s first stage burns for about 130 seconds, before separating from the second stage. While the absence of landing legs and grid fins give the impression that the first stage is not reusable, this is deceiving. After separation, the first stage will coast up, using tiny CNG thrusters(Cold Nitrogen Gas) to orient itself for atmospheric entry. Due to the high strength, high heat tolerance carbon fiber that the stage is made of, an entry burn is not required. The stage descends towards the ocean at high speeds, when drogues are deployed. Stabilizing and slowing the stage, the drogues are jettisoned, and 4 orange main chutes are deployed, slowing decent to just 10 m/s. The stage slowly descends towards the ocean, and gently touches down, floating above the water. Again, the carbon-fiber plays a role, as it is strong and doesn’t corrode with salt water. The stage is then retrieved, cleaned, and launched again.

SECOND STAGE
Seconds after the first stage cuts off, the second stage separates and ignites its single Echo-Vac engine, a version optimized for space. The Payload Fairing then separates soon after. Eagle 1’s second stage is a much smaller version of the first stage, but still possesses the same tooling and piping design. It is also 8ft diameter, however, the Payload Fairing is 10ft diameter. The stage bears the logo and name of the rocket, as it is the piece that remains in space. After SECO(Second Engine Cut Off) occurs, the payload, whatever it be, separates and begins its operation.

CONCLUSION
Eagle 1, boasting its new tech, advanced materials, and innovative new design, is a new gateway to space. Orion Technologies promises, through Eagle 1, to drive down costs and open up the accessibility of space, allowing even more people to touch the stars.

DISCLAIMER
This launch vehicle design is in no way related to @ISX’s Eagle IV. While Eagle IV’s paint job did influence the look of Eagle 1, credit for the actual design goes to me. The similarity is coincidental, but you should definitely go check out their rocket.