Ithacus Explained

1. Ithacus troop transport launched from a nuclear carrier;
2. Troops disembark from Ithacus rocket at their destination halfway across the world;
3. After transfer from the interior, empty vehicle is taken by barge to a convenient coastal spaceport for reconditioning and relaunch.

Ithacus at Astronautix

Image credit: Douglas

Image source: SDASM Archives