Aquarius (rocket)

Aquarius
FunctionSSTO Expendable launch system
ManufacturerSpace Systems/Loral, Aerojet, Microcosm
Country of originUnited States
Size
Height43.00 m (141.08 ft)
Diameter4 m (13 ft)
Mass130,000 kg (290,000 lb) (10,000 kg (22,000 lb) empty)
Stages1
Capacity
Payload to LEO
Mass1,000 kg (2,200 lb) to a 200 km orbit
Launch history
StatusCancelled
Launch sitesHawaii
Total launches0
stage
Powered by1
Maximum thrust400,000 lbf (1.8 MN)
PropellantLOX/LH2

Aquarius is a launch vehicle concept designed for low-cost by Space Systems/Loral to carry small, inexpensive payloads into low earth orbit.