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NewSpace Index

Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
Sister websites www.nanosats.eu and www.factoriesinspace.com

Link Space - New Line 1

Launcher name	New Line 1
Launcher state	Dormant?, Development
First launch	2025
Launch delay	First announced launch: 2020
Launch cost	$4.5M
Cost per kg	22500 $/kg
Performance	200 kg
Propellant type	Kerosene
Reusability	Development
Comment	Last Twitter post on April 2023, thus some activity is ongoing. Website is offline as of May 2025. Marking it as "Dormant?"
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Entity name	Link Space (Linkspace)
Oneliner	We focus on rocket VTVL and reusable technology, aiming to provide frequent, reliable and low-cost launch services to the world.
Funding	Yes
Country	China
Established	2014

Last modified: 2025-05-04

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