Aquarius (rocket)
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Aquarius is a launch vehicle concept designed for low-cost by Space Systems/Loral to carry small, inexpensive payloads into LEO.
Quick Facts Function, Manufacturer ...
Function | SSTO Expendable launch system |
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Manufacturer | Space Systems/Loral, Aerojet, Microcosm |
Country of origin | United States |
Size | |
Height | 43.00 m (141.08 ft) |
Diameter | 4 m (13 ft) |
Mass | 130,000 kg (290,000 lb) (10,000 kg (22,000 lb) empty) |
Stages | 1 |
Capacity | |
Payload to LEO | |
Mass | 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) to a 200 km orbit |
Launch history | |
Status | Cancelled |
Launch sites | Hawaii |
Total launches | 0 |
stage | |
Powered by | 1 |
Maximum thrust | 400,000 lbf (1.8 MN) |
Propellant | LOX/LH2 |
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