Rocket Propulsion Systems, LLC (RPS) offers a high-energy, low-cost, and rapidly maneuverable Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) that operates on green propellants liquid oxygen (LOX) and liquid methane (LM) or Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)) and is powered by a novel “Centurion” rocket engine developed in-house. A standout feature of the OTV is its low cost of $1.4M/unit. The OTV will enable defense and commercial missions, ranging from orbital transfers from low to deep space orbits and in-space assembly and manufacturing (ISAM). For ISAM missions, RPS’ OTV will host the production of space made products such as human organs and tissue, novel materials, and fiber optics. In addition to the OTV, RPS is developing several OTV variants including a suborbital launch vehicle and hypersonic booster. Capabilities of these variants include offensive missiles and missile-interception critical to the defense of the US and allies. RPS expects to field both technologies in 2028.
Ankur Saxena, COO | Rocket Propulsion Systems LLC
Ankur Saxena is a U.S. Air Force veteran where he led B-2 Stealth Bomber ground operations from 2011-2015 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. He maintained and tested B-2 engine and power systems, hydraulic systems, and flight controls. He earned his MS in Aerospace Engineering from Notre Dame, and his MBA from New York University Stern School of Business, and BA in Physics from University of Chicago.