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Pallas-1

Pallas-1 is a 2 stage, semi-reusable launch vehicle built by the Chinese private launch services provider Galactic Energy. Both stages are powered by the gas generator cycle rocket engine Welkin/Cangqiong 50 (CQ-50) using kerosene and liquid oxygen, with 7 engines on the 1st stage and 1 vacuum variant on the 2nd stage. It can launch 7 tonnes to LEO and 3 tonnes to SSO when the 1st stage is recovered downrange.

Pallas-1 rocket

Height

49.6 m

Diameter

3.35 m

LEO capacity

7,000 kg

Manufacturer

Galactic Energy

Total launches

1

Successful

1

Pending

0

Successful landings

0

Flight system

Built to move mass beyond the atmosphere.

Galactic Energy is a private aerospace company headquartered in Beijing, China. Established by senior engineers in 2018, Galactic Energy engages in low-cost commercial space launch business.

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