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Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
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ABL - RS1

Launcher name RS1
Launcher state Retired, Operational, Development
First launch 2023
Launch delay First announced launch: 2020
Launches 1
Launch cost $12M
Cost per kg 12000 $/kg
Performance 1000 kg
Launch type Land (Mobile)
Propellant type Kerosene
Reusability Planned
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Photos ABL ABL ABL
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Logo ABL logo
Name ABL Space Systems
Oneliner

We build rockets to launch small satellites.
Notes
Funding $459M+
Country US
Established 2017
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Last modified: 2024-11-25

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