Pallas-1
A medium kerosene rocket designed to carry about 7 tonnes to low orbit and to reuse its first stage. It reached orbit on its first flight in September 2026.
Why it matters
Pallas-1 moves Galactic Energy from small rockets into the class that can launch batches of constellation satellites, and adds another Chinese company working on booster reuse.
How the technology works
Seven CQ-50 kerosene and liquid-oxygen engines power the first stage, with a second stage to reach orbit. The booster is designed to steer back with grid fins, land on legs and fly up to 25 times; the first landing attempt is targeted for the second half of 2027.
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