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Reaction Dynamics - Aurora-8

Launcher name	Aurora-8
Launcher state	Development
First launch	2028
Launch delay	First announced launch: 2020
Launch cost	$7.5M
Cost per kg	50000 $/kg
Performance	150 kg
Propellant type	Hybrid
Reusability	Not planned
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Company name	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. Reaction Dynamics wins million-dollar investment on “Meet the Drapers”, 2025-04-25.
Funding	$8.5M
Country	Canada
Established	2017
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