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UP Aerospace Offers Round-trip Payload Space Flights Directly to the Public

The UP Aerospace, Inc. SpaceLoft XL sub-orbital rocket provides space flights up to 140 miles apogee. The rocket can transport into space up to 110 pounds of payload. Scientific, research, and promotional payloads can be up to 7 feet long. The rocket vehicle also provides the capability of in-space payload deployment. The SpaceLoft XL is the lowest cost-per-pound space transportation vehicle in the world.
by Brad Bartz
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2006
UP Aerospace is continuing its preparations for the inaugural space launch from the New Mexico Spaceport this July. UP Aerospace's SpaceLoft XL vehicle provides the lowest cost-to-space of any space launch vehicle in the world.

UP Aerospace provides the general public and private enterprise with round-trip space flights for virtually any kind of payload. Companies and advertisers can use the service for one-of-a-kind marketing promotions, product "launches", commemorative "space-flown" merchandise, etc.

Scientists and the educational community can use the service for ultra-low-cost research, microgravity experimentation, etc. All for a fraction of the cost of other space-flight options.

UP Aerospace has also unveiled its official "Mission Patch" for the inaugural space launch: www.upaerospace.com.

These limited-edition, commemorative "SL-1" ("SpaceLoft Mission 1") Mission Patches are only available from UP Aerospace. Given the magnitude and historic nature of the event, these patches are sure to be an instant collector's item.

UP Aerospace has also "launched" its brand-new Web site at www.upaerospace.com to convey the latest launch news in a streamline, user-friendly format. The site also includes a new FAQ section for information about the company's innovative, ultra-affordable space-launch services.

World-leading affordable space-launch services.

Never before has it been so affordable to launch significant-size payloads and sophisticated experiments into space. Complete payload recovery and a wide range of tracking, telemetry, and avionics options, make UP Aerospace the perfect solution for both business and educational opportunities.

  • 110-pound payload capacity.
  • 10,500-cubic-inches payload volume.
  • Payloads up to 10 inches in diameter and 7 feet long.
  • Opportunities for in-space payload deployment.
  • Space-flight profiles up to 140 miles / 225 km with a wide range of micro-gravity options.

All launch packages include: Professional payload and launch support, Government and Spaceport approvals, and conscientious technical advice and assistance throughout the entire project.

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