SARGE Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the SARGE launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
SARGE
Family
SARGE
Manufacturer
First Launch
25 Aug 2018
Successful Launches
0
Failed Launches
4
Rocket Info
Status
Active
Stages
1
Length
11 m
Diameter
0.51 m
Thrust
24 kN
Reusability
Reusable
The SARGE vehicle is based on the STIG B platform developed as part of Armadillo Aerospace's lunar lander program.
The SARGE vehicle employs a LOX-ethanol propulsion module based on the LE23000FC series engines, producing approximately 5500 lbs of thrust.
The airframe is a reusable sounding rocket with a 20 inches (51 cm) diameter, and is 36 feet (11 m) tall. Helium pressurant cold gas thrusters provide attitude control for pitch-roll-yaw and pointing capability.
Payload must fit inside a 20 inches (51 cm) diameter cylinder, be no more than 36 inches (91 cm) tall (in its standard configuration) and weigh no more than 50 kilograms (110 lb).
Launch Sites used by SARGE
Spaceport America
Purpose-built commercial spaceport in New Mexico, supporting vertical and horizontal launches.