The Journal of Space Commerce

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Helios Kick Stage Specifications Released by Impulse Space

Designed to Transport 5+ Tons From LEO to GEO in Less Than 24 Hours

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Tom Patton
Jan 22, 2024
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Design specifications for the latest Impulse Space vehicle Helios have been released by the company. Using a medium-lift launch vehicle, Helios is designed to take payloads of over 5 tons directly from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to Geostationary Orbit (GEO) in less than 24 hours. Paired with affordable launches to LEO, Helios aims to dramatically cut the cos…

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