Exodus I

You know the drill, can orbit in RSS

The Exodus I is an unmanned short takeoff reusable single-stage-to-orbit spaceplane designed and manufactured by Nova Aerospace in 2052 capable of reaching Low Earth Orbit and de-orbiting in one flight. The entire aircraft is 3D printed using lightweight heat-resistant Carbon Nanotube Metal Matrix Composites alongside Magnesium Alloy Engines with embedded cooling ducts. To compensate for balance issues, the front part of the fuselage is made from heavier Carbon-Ceramic tiles reinforced with Carbon-Titanium Plates. The nose acts as an intake with a Shock Cone. Propulsion is 2 Hybrid Air Breathing Engines using Kerolox as fuel and Liquid Oxygen as an oxidizer. RCS Thrusters placed all around the front and back of the fuselage assist the aircraft in maneuvering. Gyroscopes powered by 4 Solar Panels placed on top and bottom of the fuselage stabilize the aircraft's altitude. The aircraft tends to roll to an angle side to side rapidly during flight until reaching an altitude of 8,000 meters. During development the aircraft was found to be incredibly difficult to get off the runway almost to the point of impossible so a solid rocket booster, which would only go off for a short burst before running out of fuel, was added to the front part of the fuselage to help the aircraft takeoff, the booster is so powerful that the aircraft practically doesn't need a runway. The aircraft would reach speeds of Mach 29 upon reentry even with landing gear deployed and Mach 15-1 on landing, due to these speeds airbrakes would be practically useless so a large parachute was added to the tail which creates enough drag to allow the aircraft to land, the RCS Thrusters are highly recommended to be used after deploying the parachute to prevent the aircraft from going into an unrecoverable nose dive as well as to stop the aircraft once grounded, it is also recommended to deploy the parachute once at an altitude of 600 meters preferably with the aircraft's nose pointed relatively forward. The aircraft is capable of reaching about Mach 24 in atmospheric flight and as expected, maneuverability lacks to the point of being comparable to the American SR-71 Blackbird below altitudes of 16,000 meters. The aircraft itself is incredibly long to fulfill its role, peaking 357 feet in length. The Exodus I has a maximum payload of 25,000 kg.