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GAIA Aerospace - Valkyrie

Launcher name	Valkyrie
Launcher state	Development
First launch	2026
Performance	100 kg
Launch type	Plane
Propellant type	Propane
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Company name	GAIA Aerospace
Oneliner	We are Germany's NewSpace Network. No matter if start-up, SME, investor, research institute, university or club. We connect and support all space actors with our services!
Notes	Our Valkyrie switched from Kerolox to Propalox as announced in August 2023.
Funding	Yes
Country	Germany
Founded	2021
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Last modified: 2023-08-05

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