Launch 3
SARGE
EXOS Aerospace
Rocket Launch Video
Mission
SARGE Launch 3
- Type: Suborbital
- Orbit: Suborbital
The 3rd launch of EXOS Aerospace's reusable launch vehicle.
Failed during ascent due to what appears to be a gimbal issue.
Sarge 1 glided steering its parachute and landed safely on the ground after dumping fuel.
Location
Vertical Launch Area
Spaceport America, NM, USA
Vertical Launch Area has witnessed the launch of 4 rockets, including 0 orbital launch attempts. While Spaceport America, NM, USA, has been the site for 4 rocket launches.
Spaceport America is an FAA-licensed spaceport located in the Jornada del Muerto desert basin north of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and southeast of Truth or Consequences. With Virgin Galactic's launch of the VSS Unity, with three people aboard, on May 22, 2021, New Mexico became the third US state to launch humans into space after California and Florida.
Rocket
EXOS Aerospace SARGE
The SARGE vehicle is based on the STIG B platform developed as part of Armadillo Aerospace's lunar lander program.
The SARGE vehicle employs a LOX-ethanol propulsion module based on the LE23000FC series engines, producing approximately 5500 lbs of thrust.
The airframe is a reusable sounding rocket with a 20 inches (51 cm) diameter, and is 36 feet (11 m) tall.
Helium pressurant cold gas thrusters provide attitude control for pitch-roll-yaw and pointing capability.
Payload must fit inside a 20 inches (51 cm) diameter cylinder, be no more than 36 inches (91 cm) tall (in its standard configuration) and weigh no more than 50 kilograms (110 lb).
Landing
Core SARGE 1
Sarge 1 has landed safely on the ground after a failed ascent. Booster SARGE 1 last launched 10/26/2019 and has seen 3 successful launches and landings. Sarge 1 is the first SARGE reusable sounding rocket.
Spaceport America - SA
FAA-licensed spaceport in New Mexico.
Parachute Landing - PCL
Unpowered landing using parachute(s).
Agency
EXOS Aerospace
Exos Aerospace Systems & Technologies is an aerospace manufacturer and developer of reusable launch systems intended to support unmanned orbital spaceflight launches, and is based in Caddo Mills, Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the EXOS Aerospace SARGE SARGE Launch 3 launch scheduled?
The EXOS Aerospace SARGE SARGE Launch 3 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the EXOS Aerospace SARGE SARGE Launch 3 launch video?
You can watch the EXOS Aerospace SARGE launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the EXOS Aerospace SARGE SARGE Launch 3 mission launch from?
The EXOS Aerospace SARGE rocket launched from Vertical Launch Area at Spaceport America, NM, USA. Spaceport America is an FAA-licensed spaceport located in the Jornada del Muerto desert basin north of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and southeast of Truth or Consequences. With Virgin Galactic's launch of the VSS Unity, with three people aboard, on May 22, 2021, New Mexico became the third US state to launch humans into space after California and Florida.
What rocket was used for the SARGE Launch 3 mission?
The SARGE Launch 3 mission launched aboard a EXOS Aerospace SARGE rocket. The SARGE vehicle is based on the STIG B platform developed as part of Armadillo Aerospace's lunar lander program. <br> <br>The SARGE vehicle employs a LOX-ethanol propulsion module based on the LE23000FC series engines, producing approximately 5500 lbs of thrust. <br> <br>The airframe is a reusable sounding rocket with a 20 inches (51 cm) diameter, and is 36 feet (11 m) tall. <br>Helium pressurant cold gas thrusters provide attitude control for pitch-roll-yaw and pointing capability. <br> <br>Payload must fit inside a 20 inches (51 cm) diameter cylinder, be no more than 36 inches (91 cm) tall (in its standard configuration) and weigh no more than 50 kilograms (110 lb). Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
Did the EXOS Aerospace SARGE booster for SARGE Launch 3 attempt a landing?
Yes, the SARGE first stage booster attempted a Parachute Landing at a designated landing zone. Booster recovery allows EXOS Aerospace to reuse rocket components, significantly reducing launch costs. Learn more about the landing details.
What weather conditions could have delayed the EXOS Aerospace SARGE SARGE Launch 3 launch?
The EXOS Aerospace SARGE SARGE Launch 3 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the EXOS Aerospace SARGE SARGE Launch 3 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest EXOS Aerospace SARGE launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the SARGE Launch 3 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official EXOS Aerospace live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
