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Alpha Impulsion - Grenat

Launcher name	Grenat
Rocket status	Development
First launch	2027
Propellant type	Hybrid, Autophage
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Company	Alpha Impulsion
Oneliner	Alpha Impulsion is a young innovative start-up which has developed a revolutionary propulsion technology, the first of its kind in the space industry
Notes	Presentation at IAC about hybrid autophage propulsion, which uses launcher’s propellant as structure, removing the need for tanks and staging altogether.
Country	France
Established	2022
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