Next Generation
VANGUARD-3
SUPER HEAVY
Our next-generation super heavy-lift vehicle. Fully reusable architecture designed for constellation deployment, deep space missions, and lunar cargo delivery. First flight targeted 2027.
In Development
72 m
Height
33
Engines
8,000 kg
Payload to LEO
Full
Reusability
Technical Overview
Super Heavy Booster
Engines33× OEX-3 (full-flow staged combustion)
Total liftoff thrust7,590 kN
PropellantLOX / RP-1
Diameter5.2 m
Grid fins4× stainless steel
RecoveryTower catch (chopstick)
Upper Stage
Engines6× OEX-3V (vacuum) + 3× OEX-3 (sea level)
Thrust (Vac)1,380 kN total
Payload volume1,100 m³
FairingIntegrated, 5.2 m diameter
On-orbit refuelingSupported
ReentryPropulsive landing
Target Mission Profiles
LEO (500 km)
Payload
8,000 kg
GTO
Payload
3,200 kg
Lunar Transfer
Payload
1,800 kg
Mars Transfer
Payload
1,200 kg
Development Timeline
2024
Program Announcement
Complete
2025
Engine Qualification (OEX-3)
Complete
2026
Booster Structural Testing
In Progress
2026 Q4
Upper Stage Integration
Planned
2027 Q1
Full Stack Testing
Planned
2027 Q2
First Flight
Planned