ABL Space Systems RS1 KuiperSat-1

Name: ABL Space Systems RS1 KuiperSat-1
Start: 2022-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Launch Pad 3C

RS1 rocket used for the KuiperSat-1 space launch

RS1

Status

TBD

Date

31 DEC 2022

00:00

Launch Provider

ABL Space Systems

Launch Pad

Launch Pad 3C

Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA

Mission Overview

This is one of the two satellites to test and validate technology solutions, launch operations and mission management ahead of deploying the Kuiper constellation.

Rocket

RS1

Mission Type

Communications

Orbit

Low Earth Orbit

Stages

Livestream

Not available

Rocket Details

2 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.

Height

26.8 m

Diameter

1.83 m

Thrust

485 kN