South Korea · Blue Whale 1
Perigee Aerospace
A methane-powered small-launch programme with a 500 km SSO reference
What the published evidence says
- The provider publishes a 200 kg target to 500 km SSO for Blue Whale 1.
- Blue Whale 0.4 is a separate suborbital vehicle; its tests do not establish orbital service.
Published programme target. An orbital flight outcome and current customer acceptance have not been verified here.
Provider quotation and programme readiness confirmation required.
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- Current flight readiness and a firm service date
- Mission-specific payload performance and integration
- Launch-site eligibility, export requirements and contracting terms
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