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Skyrora - Skyrora XL

Launcher name	Skyrora XL
Launcher state	Development
First launch	2026
Launch delay	First announced launch: 2022
Launch cost	$10M
Cost per kg	31750 $/kg
Performance	315 kg
Launch type	Land (Mobile)
Propellant type	Kerosene
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Entity name	Skyrora
Oneliner	Representing the next generation of private launch vehicle manufacturers aiming to meet the demand for launch vehicles in the burgeoning small satellite market.
Notes	Funding announced to enable satellite test launch in 2022, 2021-03-26. Skyrora Targets Spring 2025 for Launch Despite Regulatory Roadblocks, 2024-10-23.
Funding	$45M
Location	UK, Ukraine
Created	2017
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Last modified: 2025-05-04

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