Polaris 1-XE(2001)

Polaris 1-XE while landing at Phobos Base

The Polaris 1-XE is experimental spacecraft from the World of 2001 This eXperimental-Engine vehicle was a quick Aries adaptation thrown together to test the high-power “Cavradyne” Gas Core Reactor engine that made the Discovery mission to Jupiter practical. There is only one example of this ship.

• World of 2001 homepage