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New Study Confirms Lower Carbon Footprint for Orbex Prime Rocket

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Tom Patton
Oct 29, 2021
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The carbon footprint of launching the new Orbex Prime rocket will be up to 96 per cent lower than traditionally-fueled rockets, a new study shows.

“Orbex will be the first commercial orbital space launch company to use a renewable, carbon-friendly fuel. We believe it is time for ultra green launch systems to come to the fore."

Chris Larmour, CEO of Orbex.

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