Helios and Trailblazer Launch Vehicles
Aphelion Orbitals
Helios and Trailblazer are responsive, dedicated launch and suborbital access solutions designed for high cadence and mass production, providing regular, scheduled orbital access for nanosatellites.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Payload capacity
- 20 kg
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As published by the supplier
- Payload to SSO
- 20 kg
- Target orbit
- Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
- Launch cadence
- Regular scheduled launches
- Configuration
- Dedicated nanosatellite launcher
About
Aphelion Orbitals was founded to develop the first mass-produced nanosatellite launch system, aiming to provide regular, scheduled orbital access at an unprecedented rate and cost. The company offers both spacecraft solutions and high-cadence, on-demand orbital delivery services. Helios and Trailblazer are their flagship launch vehicles, designed as responsive, dedicated solutions for both orbital and suborbital access. These systems are built for high cadence and mass production, enabling simple, commercial access to space for nanosatellites. Aphelion Orbitals also provides nanosatellite products and spacecraft buses, and facilitates flight opportunities on their vehicles.
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