Heavy Lift Vehicle
VANGUARD-2
HEAVY
Triple-core configuration delivering heavy payloads to LEO, GTO, and beyond. Side boosters are recoverable for cost-effective high-energy missions.
48 m
Height
3 cores
Boosters
1,500 kg
Payload to LEO
650 kg
Payload to GTO
Technical Overview
Core Stage & Boosters
ConfigurationTriple-core (CBC + 2 side boosters)
Engines per core5× OEX-2 (staged combustion)
Total liftoff thrust2,175 kN
PropellantLOX / RP-1
Booster separationT+142 s
Booster recoveryPropulsive RTLS
Upper Stage
Engines1× OEX-2V (vacuum optimized)
Thrust (Vac)160 kN
Burn Time520 seconds
RestartsUp to 4 in-flight
Fairing3.4 m diameter, composite
Payload adapterMulti-manifest capable
Mission Profiles
LEO (500 km)
Payload
1,500 kg
SSO (600 km)
Payload
1,100 kg
GTO
Payload
650 kg
MEO
Payload
900 kg
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