Introducing the SpaceLiner Vision

The paper describes the vision of an ultrafast intercontinental passenger transport based on a rocket powered two-stage reusable vehicle. Today's situation in space launcher operations and development is analyzed and options for the relief of its critical state are discussed. An assessment of the necessary investment and potential ultrafast transport market is followed by a development roadmap. A brief overview on the latest technical lay-out of a generic vehicle and its flight performance are provided.