Phantom Space's small orbital launch vehicle targeting 450 kg to LEO using liquid propellants with a focus on high launch cadence at low cost.
Daytona
Phantom Space's small orbital launch vehicle targeting 450 kg to LEO using liquid propellants with a focus on high launch cadence at low cost.
Description
Daytona is Phantom Space Corporation's small orbital launch vehicle, targeting approximately 450 kg to low Earth orbit. The vehicle is designed for high-frequency commercial launch operations at significantly reduced cost compared to heritage launch vehicles, targeting a price point in the $2–3 million range per launch by utilizing modern propulsion technology and streamlined manufacturing.
Phantom Space was co-founded in 2019 in Tucson, Arizona, and has focused on developing low-cost launch vehicles using rigorous cost engineering rather than exotic technology. The company secured NASA funding through its Commercial Launch Services (CLS) program and has attracted launch customers from the small satellite industry.
Daytona uses LOX/kerosene propellants and is designed for launches from multiple spaceports. Phantom Space is positioned as a high-cadence small launch provider targeting the growing demand for affordable dedicated rideshare alternatives in the sub-500 kg payload class.
Specifications
| Payload to LEO | ~450 kg |
|---|---|
| Propellants | LOX/Kerosene |
| Target price | $2–3M per launch |
| HQ | Tucson, Arizona, USA |
| Status | Development |