Smaller Payloads are Delivered Faster
Your Mission is Customizable and Dedicated
Traditional Design Delivers Reliability
Until now, small satellites have relied on secondary launches aboard larger launch vehicles, leaving the choice of destination and launch schedule to others. Vector is dedicated to servicing small satellites and will provide frequent and reliable space access.
Max Payload 60 KG
Ample payload for most missions.
The Vector-R provides ample payload capability for a wide range of CubeSat and Small Satellite mission profiles. The Vector-R fairing is a traditional two-piece design to reliably place your satellites in orbit.
Stage 1
Engine LP-1 x 3
Thrust ~20,000 lbf
Delivering your business needs to the edge of Earth's atmosphere.
The Vector-R Stage 1 uses 3 “LP-1” engines to lift the rocket off the pad and carry it to the edge of the atmosphere. At approximately 100 km in altitude, the liquid oxygen and liquid propylene powered stage, producing approximately 20,000 pounds of thrust, shuts down and separates from the Vector-R Stage 2.
Stage 2
Engine LP-2
Thrust ~1,000 lbf
Flexible design allows for multiple deployment scenarios and orbit types.
After stage separation, the Vector R Stage 2 uses 1 “LP-2” engine developing approximately 1,000 pounds of thrust to place the customer’s payload in to orbit. The stage is capable of re-lighting allowing for multiple deployment scenarios and orbit types.
Orbits
The two stage Vector-R vehicle is capable of placing satellites directly into circular or elliptical orbits.
Launch Sites
- Kodiak Island, AK
- Vandenberg, CA
- Wallops Island, VA
