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ENVOL - ENVOL

Launcher name	ENVOL
Launcher state	Dormant, Concept, Development, ?
First launch	2024
Performance	200 kg
Propellant type	Hybrid
Reusability	Not planned
Comment	With the EU project 870385 ending in April 2023 and costing close to €4M, the future seems unclear and likely will not progress to an orbital launch.
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Company name	ENVOL Consortium
Oneliner	European NewSpace Vertical Orbital Launcher will develop a low-cost, green launch system to provide Europe with reliable, timely and frequent launches: lift-off 2024.
Notes	Joining forces with Nammo in the Horizon 2020 consortium are CT Paris, SpaceTec Partners, GTD, ISISpace, Airborne, Evonik, GKN Aerospace, and Andoya Space. Executive Summary – ENVOL.
Funding	$4.7M
Country	Norway
Founded	2020
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Last modified: 2024-12-24

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