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European Micro-Launcher
for Low-Cost Access to Orbit
Aurelion One is a European micro-launcher
designed to provide dedicated, affordable access to Low Earth Orbit for small satellites.
Aurelion Space is developing Aurelion One, a European micro-launcher optimized for the rapidly growing small satellite market.
Designed from the ground up for payloads in the 20–60 kg class, Aurelion One delivers low-cost, flexible and independent access to orbit, addressing a critical gap in the European launch ecosystem.
Aurelion One
Aurelion One is a compact, two-stage orbital launch vehicle designed specifically for small satellite missions.
Unlike scaled-down medium launchers, Aurelion One is engineered natively as a micro-launcher, prioritizing cost efficiency, manufacturability, and operational simplicity.
Recoverable Micro-Launcher
Aurelion One features a recoverable first stage, enabling a significant reduction in launch cost compared to traditional expendable micro-launchers.
The recovery system is designed to be simple, autonomous and non-propulsive, avoiding the complexity and mass penalties of propulsive landing solutions.This approach makes reusability economically viable for the micro-launcher class.
Mission Profile Optimized
for Small Satellites
Aurelion One follows a mission profile tailored to small satellite deployment, ensuring precise orbital insertion while enabling controlled recovery of the first stage after main engine cut-off. Dedicated launches allow customers to select their orbit, schedule and mission profile, without the constraints of rideshare missions.
Closing Europe’s Micro-Launcher Gap
Europe currently lacks a private, low-cost micro-launcher capable of serving the growing small satellite market with dedicated launch services.
Aurelion Space addresses this gap with a European-designed, cost-driven micro-launcher, aligned with institutional, commercial and dual-use mission requirements.
