Italian small launch vehicle under development for dedicated LEO smallsat deployment, targeting 200 kg to 500 km SSO.
SAB Achille Micro-Launch Vehicle
Italian small launch vehicle under development for dedicated LEO smallsat deployment, targeting 200 kg to 500 km SSO.
Description
SAB Launch Services (formerly PD Aerospace partnership) is an Italian micro-launch vehicle developer working to provide dedicated small satellite launch services. The Achille launch vehicle targets 200 kg payload capacity to 500 km sun-synchronous orbit, providing European operators with a domestic dedicated launch alternative. SAB focuses on cost-effective, reliable access to LEO for the growing smallsat market.
Specifications
| Payload to SSO | ~200 kg to 500 km |
|---|---|
| Orbit | LEO, SSO |
| Market | Dedicated smallsat launch |