RS1 Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the RS1 launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
RS1
Family
RS
Manufacturer
First Launch
10 Jan 2023
Successful Launches
0
Failed Launches
1
Rocket Info
Status
Active
Stages
2
Length
26.8 m
Diameter
1.83 m
Thrust
485 kN
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
1,350 kg
GTO Capacity
400 kg
Launch Cost
$12M
Second-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.
Launch Sites used by RS1
Pacific Spaceport Complex - Alaska
Commercial and military spaceport in Alaska, supporting orbital and sub-orbital launches since 1998.