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Reaction Dynamics - Aurora

Launcher name	Aurora
Launcher status	Development
First launch	2024
Launch delay	First announced launch: 2020
Launches	0
Launch cost	$7.5M
Cost per kg	50000 $/kg
Performance	150 kg
Launch type	Land
Propellant type	Hybrid
Reusability	Not planned
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Company	Reaction Dynamics
Oneliner	Reaction Dynamics was founded in 2017 to develop a breakthrough launch technology based on hybrid propulsion.
Notes	SpaceQ podcast update. Reaction Dynamics partners with Precious Payload to offer non-ITAR-restricted launches via Launch.ctrl platform in early 2023.
Funding	$6.9M
Country	Canada
Founded	2017
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Last modified: 2023-11-08

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