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Helios

High-energy orbital transfer stage designed to transport payloads beyond low Earth orbit.

by Impulse Space · Unveiled Jan 2024

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Impulse Space Helios kick-stage hardware supported on a stand inside its manufacturing facility

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  1. UnveiledConfirmed

    Impulse Space unveils Helios kick stage design specifications

    SourcesImpulse Space

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  1. 1.
    CompanyImpulse Space Awarded NSSL Lane 1 Contract as First-Ever Upper Stage Prime

    Supports: System

    “a high-energy upper stage that transports payloads from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to high-energy orbits”
  2. 2.
    CompanyImpulse Space Unveils Design Specifications for New High Performance Kick Stage, Helios

    Impulse Space · Supports: System milestone

    “today unveiled design specifications for its latest vehicle: Helios, a high performance kick stage.”

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