A small-lift launch vehicle is a rocket orbital launch vehicle that is capable of lifting 2,000 kilograms (4,400 lb) or less (by NASA classification) or under 5,000 kilograms (11,000 lb) (by Roscosmos classification) [1] of payload into low Earth orbit (LEO).

Feb 5, 2025 · The Small Spacecraft Technology program within NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, expands the ability to execute unique missions through rapid development and demonstration of capabilities for small spacecraft applicable to exploration, science and the commercial space sector.

A small-lift launch vehicle is a rocket orbital launch vehicle that is capable of lifting up to 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) (by NASA classification) or up to 5,000 kilograms (11,000 lb) (by ROSCOSMOS classification) of payload into low Earth orbit (LEO).

Aug 15, 2024 · Since 2013, the fight heritage for small spacecraft has greatly increased as they have become the primary source to space access for commercial, government, private, and academic institutions.

May 28, 2021 · A small sat launcher, more precisely a small-lift launch vehicle, is a class of rocket. This class of rocket can take up to 2,000 kg into a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO). Anything between 2,000 kg and 20,000 kg to LEO is a medium-lift launch vehicle, such as the Soyuz, Proton, and recoverable Falcon 9.

Aug 10, 2021 · small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options. Aiming to list small launchers and microlaunchers with up to 1500 kg payload to SSO orbit. Active, planned and cancelled initiatives included. First created in 2016 and launchers added one-by-one as discovered. Erik Kulu.

Electron is the only reusable orbital-class small rocket. Capturing and reflying Electron’s first stage enables higher launch frequency without expanding production and lowers launch costs.

Electron is a two-stage, partially reusable orbital launch vehicle developed by Rocket Lab, an American aerospace company with a wholly owned New Zealand subsidiary. [14][15] Servicing the commercial small satellite launch market, [16] it is the third most launched small-lift launch vehicle in history.

The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a small-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to deliver 500 kg (1,100 lb) payload to low Earth orbit (500 km (310 mi)) or 300 kg (660 lb) payload to Sun-synchronous orbit (500 km (310 mi)). [7]

Dec 2, 2020 · Small launch vehicles (SLVs, also called "Small launchers" or "Small-lift launch vehicles") are a category of orbital launchers capable of carrying a payload of maximum 2000kg* to LEO (Low Earth Orbit).