Payload LEO
2,000 kg
Assessment
Two-stage, partially reusable orbital launch vehicle (LOX/RP-1), ~2,000 kg to LEO in the 9+1 Thunder-R1 configuration. First flight still pending: the vehicle is built, stage static fire tests were completed in 2025 and it has stood at the Haiyang launch site since March 2026; the demonstration flight announced for mid-2026 has not taken place (no launches as of 27 July 2026). Deep Blue Aerospace also lists a three-stage variant (SSO 3 t / LEO 4-6 t) as a later step.
Technical data
Height30.2 m
Diameter3.4 m
Liftoff mass150 t
Liftoff thrust1,800 kN
Stages2
PropellantLOX/RP-1
ReusabilityPartially reusable
Lead time–
Provider launch sites
Ejin Banner Spaceport (额济纳旗航天港)Haiyang Oriental Spaceport (东方航天港) – ground launch pad
Price
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