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Interorbital Systems - NEPTUNE

Launcher name	NEPTUNE
Launcher status	Development
First launch	2023
Launch delay	First announced launch: 2012
Launches	0
Launch cost	$1.35M
Cost per kg	6000 $/kg
Performance	225 kg
Launch type	Land
Propellant type	Liquid, WFNA
Reusability	Not planned
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Company	Interorbital Systems
Oneliner	Interorbital Systems (IOS) is a rocket, satellite, and spacecraft manufacturing company and launch-service provider founded in 1996 by Roderick and Randa Milliron.
Notes	Launch service seems risky due to very long delays. VCLS Demo 2 Source Selection Statement.
Funding	Yes
Country	US
Founded	1996
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Last modified: 2023-09-18

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