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Small Launch Vehicle
A rocket designed to carry smaller satellites, typically weighing up to a few hundred kilograms, into orbit, often offering more flexible and dedicated launch options.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A Small Launch Vehicle (SLV) is a rocket specifically designed to deploy small satellites (e.g., CubeSats, microsatellites, nanosatellites) into orbit, typically with a payload capacity ranging from tens to hundreds of kilograms, offering dedicated and responsive launch services.
BACKGROUND
Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited is a private Indian aerospace manufacturer and commercial launch service provider headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana. The company was founded by two former ISRO scientists, Pawan Kumar Chandana, and Naga Bharath Daka.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- SmallSat launcher
- Micro-launcher
- Dedicated smallsat launch
USAGE NOTE
The rise of small launch vehicles has democratized access to space for many startups and research institutions.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Small Launch Vehicle.
An American public aerospace company known for its Electron small-lift orbital launch vehicle. They provide dedicated and rideshare launch services for small satellites and have developed the Photon satellite bus.
An American private aerospace firm that develops small and medium-lift launch vehicles. Their primary vehicle, Alpha, is designed to provide launch services for the small satellite market.
An American launch vehicle company that provides space services based on its portfolio of rockets. They focus on providing dedicated orbital launches for small payloads with high frequency.
An American aerospace manufacturing company that develops launch vehicles and rocket engines using large-scale 3D printing. Their first vehicle, Terran 1, was the largest 3D-printed object to attempt orbital flight.
A US-based company developing the RS1, a two-stage, expendable small-lift launch vehicle. They are focused on a containerized launch system for rapid and flexible deployment.
A German launch service provider developing the Spectrum, a two-stage launch vehicle designed to deliver small and medium-sized satellites into Earth's orbit. It is a prominent player in the European NewSpace sector.
A Spanish aerospace company developing the Miura family of launch vehicles. They successfully launched their suborbital Miura 1 demonstrator and are now developing the Miura 5 orbital rocket for small satellites.
A UK-based private space company developing the Skyrora XL, a three-stage small satellite launch vehicle. They are a key part of the United Kingdom's effort to establish domestic launch capabilities.