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ABL Space Systems (ABL)

Jan. 10, 2023

Description

Second-stage launch vehicle developed by ABL Space Systems using their E2 RP-1/LOX rocket engine. Nine engines are used in the first stage and one in the second stage. The RS1 is designed to be deployed and launched from any suitably flat site using a containerized launch system transported by trucks.

Specifications

Stages
2
Length
26.8 m
Diameter
1.83 m
Fairing Diameter
1.83 m
Launch Mass
―
Thrust
485 kN

Family

Name
RS1
Family
―
Variant
1
Alias
―
Full Name
RS1

Payload Capacity

Launch Cost
$12000000
Low Earth Orbit
1350 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
400 kg
Direct Geostationary
―
Sun-Synchronous Capacity
1000 kg

ABL Space Systems

Commercial

CEO: Harry O'Hanley

ABL 2017

ABL Space Systems is an American company based in El Segundo, California, specialized in launch vehicle and launch systems technology manufacturing using CNC and 3D printing.

Upcoming Spaceflights

RS1 | Flight 2

ABL Space Systems | United States of America
Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA
TBD July, 2024

Status: To Be Determined

Mission:

This is the second launch of RS1 launch vehicle developed and built by ABL Space Systems. Payload onboard is TBD.

Low Earth Orbit

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RS1 | Owlet-01

ABL Space Systems | United States of America
Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA
TBD December, 2024

Status: To Be Determined

Mission:

Telescope satellite for Scout Space, a startup specializing in space domain awareness through in-space observation.

Low Earth Orbit

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Previous Flights

flew on one previous launch(es).

RS1 | Maiden Flight

ABL Space Systems | United States of America
Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA
Jan. 10, 2023, 11:27 p.m.

Status: Launch Failure

Mission:

This is the first launch of RS1 launch vehicle developed and built by ABL Space Systems. This launch carries two satellites for OmniTeq.

Low Earth Orbit

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