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Space Frontier - Night Driver One

Launcher name	Night Driver One
Rocket status	Dormant?
First launch	?
Launch delay	First announced launch: -
Launch cost	$0.40M
Cost per kg	8000 $/kg
Performance	50 kg
Propellant type	Hybrid, Biofuel
Reusability	Not planned
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Company	Space Frontier
Oneliner	We design and develop Zero Emission Hybrid Propulsion Systems.
Description	At Space Frontier we have developed a launcher optimized for cubesats, based on a breakthrough on rocket engine technology and bioplastic fuel.
Notes	Building the first non-explosive, zero-emission orbital micro-satellite launcher. We are actively working to build more powerful engines, with the goal of launching our first technology demonstrator into suborbital flight within two years. Space Frontier Selected for Takeoff Acceleration Program.
Country	Italy, UK
Created	2018

Last modified: 2023-12-21

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