Launcher

Spectrum

A small range launcher, intended to address the market above the crowded dedicated smallsat market.

Launcher Info

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

Launcher Cofigurations

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Additional Background

The first-stage will use 9 Aquila engines, while the second-stage will use a single vacuum-optimized Aquila engine. Performance expectations range from 1,000kg to Low-Earth Orbit and 700kg to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. First launch was originally planned for late 2023; however, like all new launch services providers, initial flight was delayed. The company is currently moving towards readiness for their first flight.

The rocket will use a somewhat-unique propane-oxygen fuel.

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Service History

Development History

Development has been underway since 2021. In 2023, a sustained test campaign for the Aquila engine was completed. In late 2024, a testing campaign for the integrated launcher was begun.

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Launch History

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Spectrum Standard
Configuration Service Status
Prototype
Mass to LEO Classification
Small-Lift
Performance
Orbit
Mass to Orbit (kg)
Low-Earth Orbit (LEO)
1000
No Data
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
700
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
28
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Diameter
28
No Data
Dry Mass
No Data
Pressurized Volume
No Data
No detailed launcher stage information is available.