LAUNCH VEHICLES
Three vehicle classes engineered for every mission profile — from dedicated smallsat launches to heavy constellation deployment and deep space cargo.
VANGUARD-1
Our workhorse vehicle for dedicated small and medium satellite launches. Optimized for LEO and SSO missions with rapid turnaround capability. Flight-proven across 100+ missions with a 100% success rate.
VANGUARD-2 HEAVY
Triple-core configuration delivering heavy payloads to LEO, GTO, and beyond. Side boosters are recoverable for cost-effective high-energy missions. First flight 2025.
VANGUARD-3 SUPER HEAVY
Our next-generation super heavy-lift vehicle currently in development. Fully reusable architecture designed for constellation deployment, deep space missions, and lunar cargo delivery. First flight targeted 2027.
Vehicle Comparison
| Specification | Vanguard-1 | Vanguard-2 Heavy | Vanguard-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 32 m | 48 m | 72 m |
| Diameter | 2.6 m | 3.4 m | 5.2 m |
| Payload to LEO | 450 kg | 1,500 kg | 8,000 kg |
| Payload to GTO | — | 650 kg | 3,200 kg |
| Engines | 5× OEX-1 | 15× OEX-2 | 33× OEX-3 |
| Reusability | Partial | Partial | Full |
| First Flight | 2020 | 2025 | 2027 |
| Status | Operational | Operational | In Development |
Propulsion
OEX ENGINE FAMILY
All Vanguard vehicles are powered by our in-house OEX staged combustion engine family. LOX/RP-1 propellant. Designed for reliability, restartability, and deep throttle capability to enable propulsive landing and recovery.
OEX-1
OEX-2
OEX-3
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From rideshare slots to dedicated heavy-lift missions — we have a vehicle for your payload.