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Lockheed Martin - Athena-1

Launcher name	Athena-1
Rocket status	Retired
First launch	1995
Launch delay	First announced launch: 1995
Launches	4
Launch cost	$17M
Cost per kg	21410 $/kg
Performance	794 kg
Propellant type	Solid
Reusability	Not planned
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Company	Lockheed Martin
Oneliner	We connect customers with integrated solutions & predictive technologies to ensure they stay ahead of emerging threats.
Notes	Lockheed Martin ramping up small satellite production. The company has a backlog of 100 smallsats for defense and intelligence agencies. SpaceNews, 2024-02-16.
Funding	Yes
Nation	US
Established	1993
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Related project	Lockheed Martin - Athena-2

Last modified: 2024-05-18

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