This document describes a proposed horizontal in-line launch staging (HILLS) system. HILLS involves joining two delta wing aircraft nose to tail to operate as a single reusable vehicle, with the first stage powering both until separation to deliver the second stage and payloads to orbit. Combined with other technologies, HILLS could allow affordable reusable launch services with lessons from the Concorde and lifting bodies providing economy, safety, low vibration and low g-forces. The company is developing prototypes like the SKIP airframe to demonstrate technologies for eventual orbital vehicles.

1. HORIZONTAL IN LINE LAUNCH STAGING
WHAT IS “HILLS”? This is the joining of two delta wing aircraft, nose to tail, to operate as one aircraft
powered by the first stage until separation to deliver the second stage and payloads to orbital missions.
PATENT US 8528853 B2 http://www.google.nl/patents/US8528853
WHAT DOES THIS OFFER? Combined with low drag, mass reduction, and advanced propulsion, it allows
a reusable vehicle to deliver affordable launch services. Valuable lessons from the Concorde and lifting
body designs add up to economy, safety, low vibration and low G forces. Stage separation in
emergencies can rescue payloads or crews for lower insurance rates.
THE CONCORDE'S DELTA WING VORTEX CAN HELP SPACE LAUNCH TOO
We have assembled a teams of vendors and partners in several states. We will work with partners in
industry, government, and education to deliver the best performance. Our willingness to grow in
affordable steps can deliver all of this promise for the future. Small prototypes and development
projects will pave the way.

2. Our propulsion team is developing a variation of an ejector ramjet propulsion. The efficiency of this
system should require less fuel while operating in and above the atmosphere. Moderate speeds and air
breathing efficiency are an ideal match this efficient airframe. In space a team of engines share a unique
aerospike configuration for more efficiency in that environment.
SIMPLIFIED PROPULSION ILLUSTRATIONS
Our STAGING KEY INTERMEDIATE PROTOTYPE (SKIP) airframe is a cheaper development solution with
early markets for suborbital and cube satellite missions. ALL stages will be fully reusable with no
expendable losses. Other technologies will deliver mass reduction, light structures, and staging safety.
EXODUS AEROSPACE “SKIP” PROTOTYPE P5; 16 FT. SPAN x 20 FT. LONG

3. Space investment should lead to ownership of exclusive high value solutions. These will be patented
and deliver complete reusability with low risk. Stages serve the business mission as well as the flight
mission. We will deliver small prototypes with many of the systems needed for later orbital versions.
Early funding stages will deliver dramatic value for next round. The system will easily scale up to include
great advantages for later manned applications.
The golden age of aviation appeared in the great depression years. We will create a model of hope for
the golden age of space, even as the DC-3 was for that earlier age. No orbital spacecraft have ever been
reusable except the winged space shuttle and the X-37. But winged reentry vehicles cannot go on
vertical launchers without a heavy fairing that robs payload. Wings can offer full reusability that no
vertical launch has ever delivered.
WINGS TO SPACE: THE WRIGHT STUFF
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We are leaving the planet…one stage at a time
KEY TEAM PARTNERS, VENDORS, AND ADVISORS:
Ragole, Michael https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ragole-857330
Mindt, Michael https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmindt
Luther, David https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-luther-1ba93bb5
Petterson, Bob https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-petterson-50042534
Schulze, Ken https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenschulze
Peach, Robert https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-peach-a8156ba
Carden, Michael https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-carden-18a06530
Bendel, Tim https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-bendel-3b23964