Rocket
SARGE
EXOS Aerospace · United States
The SARGE vehicle is based on the STIG B platform developed as part of Armadillo Aerospace's lunar lander program. The SARGE vehicle employs a LOX-ethanol propulsion module based on the LE23000FC series engines, producing approximately 5500 lbs of thrust. The airframe is a reusable sounding rocket with a 20 inches (51 cm) diameter, and is 36 feet (11 m) tall. Helium pressurant cold gas thrusters provide attitude control for pitch-roll-yaw and pointing capability. Payload must fit inside a 20 inches (51 cm) diameter cylinder, be no more than 36 inches (91 cm) tall (in its standard configuration) and weigh no more than 50 kilograms (110 lb).
- Manufacturer
- EXOS Aerospace
- First flight
- August 25, 2018
- Launches
- 4
- Successful
- 0
- Failed
- 4
- Height
- 11 m
- Diameter
- 0.51 m
- Reusable
- yes