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Perigee - Blue Whale 1

Launcher name	Blue Whale 1
Launcher status	Development
First launch	2025
Launch delay	First announced launch: 2020
Launch cost	$3M
Cost per kg	20000 $/kg
Performance	150 kg
Launch type	Sea (Platform)
Propellant type	Liquid, LNG
Reusability	Development
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Company	Perigee / Perry Rocket
Oneliner	Perry is a new private rocket system development group in Korea that develops ultra low cost space launch vehicles for the general public.
Notes	Korean space company Perigee Aerospace has signed an agreement with South Australian firm Southern Launch to start launching small rockets from its proposed facility on the Eyre Peninsula. BW0.4v3 Wet Dress Rehearsal complete, summer 2024.
Country	South Korea
Founded	2014
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Last modified: 2024-11-25

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