CHIMERA LEO
Epic's low-orbit tug that carries up to 300 kg of satellites from a rideshare drop-off to the altitude or orbital plane each customer wants.
Why it matters
Rideshare is the cheapest ride to orbit, but every passenger ends up in the same place. A low-cost tug lets small constellations spread out or reach orbits a rideshare does not serve.
How the technology works
CHIMERA runs on non-toxic propellants and Epic's own in-house propulsion system. Epic lists a Block 0 version with 200 m/s of delta-v at full payload and a Block 1 with 1,000 m/s for bigger maneuvers.
CHIMERA LEO 1 flew as a demonstration on Transporter-6.
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