Launcher

Nebula-1

Smallsat launcher intended for first-stage reusability.

Launcher Info

Status
Under Development
Maximum Performance
Micro-Lift
Type
Rocket Launcher
Reusability

Launcher Cofigurations

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Additional Background

Specifications are for 1000kg to Sun-Synchronous Orbit, or 200kg to Low-Earth Orbit. First flight is planned for 2024. Booster diameter is 5-meters, with nine of the Thunder R-1 engines to power the first-stage.

Flight profile involves a reusable first-stage returning to land on an offshore platform after main engine cut-off. Company marketing materials portray the offshore platform as similar to an oil platform.

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Service History

Development History

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Launch History

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Nebula-1 Standard
Only indicated configuration for this planned launcher.
Configuration Service Status
Under Development
Mass to LEO Classification
Micro-Lift
Performance
Orbit
Mass to Orbit (kg)
Low-Earth Orbit (LEO)
200
No Data
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
1000
No Data
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
No Data
Geostationary Orbit (GSO)
No Data
Lunar Transfer Orbit (LTO)
No Data
Mars Transfer Orbit (MTO)
No Data
Specs
Orbit
Mass to Orbit (kg)
Length
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Diameter
No Data
Dry Mass
No Data
Pressurized Volume
No Data
No detailed launcher stage information is available.