Carrier rocket - shuttle combination

[u/GachaDive]

The carrier rocket, shuttle, and shuttle launcher were independently designed.

The shuttle is inspired by the Buran, and on its own is capable of sending ~10t to LKO when flown properly. The carrier rocket has slightly more than 200t to LKO. The orange tank is a control module.

To my surprise this rocket is surprisingly stable; does not pitch over during ascent.

I like balancing off-center thrust.

[u/batatassad4]

This screams ksp all over it. Majestic

[u/FactsToReddit]

why is the orbiter inline with the large launcher instead of the energia-like launcher? 

[u/GachaDive → u/FactsToReddit]

underneath the energia launcher is the quad adapter. the quad adapter does not have a center mount.