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i-Space - Hyperbola-1 (Shuang Quxian)

Launcher name Hyperbola-1 (Shuang Quxian)
Launcher status Operational
First launch 2019
Launch delay First announced launch: 2019
Launches 6
Launch cost $5M
Cost per kg 16670 $/kg
Performance 300 kg
Propellant type Solid
Reusability Not planned
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Entity name iSpace (Beijing Interstellar Glory Space Technology, i-Space, Space Honor)
Oneliner

Beijing Interstellar Glory Space Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Interstellar Glory") was established in October 2016. The company is committed to developing excellent commercial launch vehicles and providing systematic launch solutions, providing global commercial aerospace customers with more efficient, higher-quality, and more cost-effective launch services, so as to greatly improve the ability of human beings to freely enter and exit space.
Notes
Funding $270M+
Nation China
Created 2017
 

Last modified: 2023-12-23

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