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GAIA Aerospace - Valkyrie

Launcher name Valkyrie
Launcher status Development
First launch 2027
Launch delay First announced launch: 2026
Performance 100 kg
Launch type Plane
Propellant type Propane
Comment

As of May 2025, engine development seems ongoing based on LinkedIn posts.
Photos GAIA Aerospace
 
Logo GAIA Aerospace logo
Name GAIA Aerospace
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Notes
Funding Yes
Nation Germany
Created 2021
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Last modified: 2025-05-04

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