RS1
In-activeABL Space Systems (ABL)
Jan. 10, 2023
Description
2 stage launch vehicle developed by ABL Space Systems using their E2 RP-1/LOX rocket engine. Nine engines are used in the first stage and one in the second stage. The RS1 is designed to be deployed and launched from any suitably flat site using a containerized launch system transported by trucks.
Specifications
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Stages
2 -
Length
26.8 m -
Diameter
1.83 m -
Fairing Diameter
1.83 m -
Launch Mass
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Thrust
485.0 kN
Family
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Name
RS1 -
Family
― -
Variant
1 -
Alias
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Full Name
RS1
Payload Capacity
-
Launch Cost
$12000000 -
Low Earth Orbit
1350.0 kg -
Geostationary Transfer
Orbit
400.0 kg -
Direct Geostationary
― -
Sun-Synchronous Capacity
1000.0 kg
ABL Space Systems
Commercial
CEO: Harry O'Hanley
ABL 2017ABL Space Systems is an American company based in El Segundo, California, specialized in launch vehicle and launch systems technology manufacturing using CNC and 3D printing.
RS1 | Maiden Flight
ABL Space Systems | United States of AmericaPacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA
Jan. 10, 2023, 11:27 p.m.
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