What rocket is launching SARGE Launch 4?

SARGE Launch 4 is launching on the SARGE.

Who is launching SARGE Launch 4?

SARGE Launch 4 is being launched by EXOS Aerospace, a commercial launch provider founded in 2014.

Where is SARGE Launch 4 launching from?

SARGE Launch 4 is launching from Vertical Launch Area at Spaceport America, NM, USA.

What orbit is SARGE Launch 4 heading to?

SARGE Launch 4 is heading to Suborbital (Sub).

Is the SARGE reusable?

Yes — the SARGE is designed to be reused, with boosters that can fly multiple missions.

How many times has the SARGE flown?

The SARGE has launched 4 times to date.

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SARGE Launch 4

Suborbital

Failure

EXOS Aerospace(EXOS)Commercial

SARGESuborbit

Launch time

Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 5:40 PM

Failure

Overview

The 4th launch of EXOS Aerospace's reusable launch vehicle.

Mission details

EXOS Mission

Pad Launch

Location Launch

Launch Window

NET

Oct 26, 2019, 5:40 PM

Schedule Changes

1 update

Vertical Launch Area

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

3mo 28d

Map

Spaceport America, NM, USA

Spaceport America is an FAA-licensed spaceport located in the Jornada del Muerto desert basin north of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and southeast of Truth or Consequences. With Virgin Galactic's launch of the VSS Unity, with three people aboard, on May 22, 2021, New Mexico became the third US state to launch humans into space after California and Florida.

Timezone

America/Denver

Local Launch Time

Oct 26, 2019, 11:40 AM

Total Launches

Total Landings

Coordinates

32.9903, -106.9697

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Frequently asked questions

SARGE Specs

The SARGE vehicle is based on the STIG B platform developed as part of Armadillo Aerospace's lunar lander program. The SARGE vehicle employs a LOX-ethanol propulsion module based on the LE23000FC series engines, producing approximately 5500 lbs of thrust. The airframe is a reusable sounding rocket with a 20 inches (51 cm) diameter, and is 36 feet (11 m) tall. Helium pressurant cold gas thrusters provide attitude control for pitch-roll-yaw and pointing capability. Payload must fit inside a 20 inches (51 cm) diameter cylinder, be no more than 36 inches (91 cm) tall (in its standard configuration) and weigh no more than 50 kilograms (110 lb).

Length

11 m

Diameter

0.51 m

Thrust

24 kN

Reusable

Yes

Maiden Flight

2018

Fastest Turnaround

3mo 28d

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Aug 25, 2018

Wikipedia

EXOS Aerospace

Exos Aerospace Systems & Technologies is an aerospace manufacturer and developer of reusable launch systems intended to support unmanned orbital spaceflight launches, and is based in Caddo Mills, Texas.

Founded

2014

Administrator

President: David Mitchell

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Vertical Launch Area

Spaceport America, NM, USA

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching SARGE Launch 4?

Who is launching SARGE Launch 4?

Where is SARGE Launch 4 launching from?

What orbit is SARGE Launch 4 heading to?

Is the SARGE reusable?

How many times has the SARGE flown?

What is the SARGE Launch 4 mission?