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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Team_Rocket
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gptkbp:ceo
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gptkb:Bill_Weber
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gptkbp:challenges
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overcoming technical challenges
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gptkbp:competitors
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gptkb:Rocket_Lab_Electron
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gptkbp:control_system
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gptkb:navigation_system
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gptkbp:customer_base
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commercial and government customers
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gptkbp:customer_support
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dedicated customer support team
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gptkbp:design_purpose
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small payload delivery
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gptkbp:development
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engineers and scientists
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gptkbp:development_cost
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$100 million
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gptkbp:diameter
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2.5 meters
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gptkbp:durability
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partially reusable
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gptkbp:elevation
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30,000 kg
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:RP-1/_LOX
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gptkbp:engineering_team_size
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over 200 engineers
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gptkbp:environmental_concerns
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designed for minimal environmental impact
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gptkbp:facilities
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Space X test facility
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:2020
planned test flights
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gptkbp:founded_in
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gptkb:2014
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gptkbp:fuel_type
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kerosene
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gptkbp:future_goals
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expand launch capabilities
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:forest
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gptkbp:height
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18.3 meters
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Firefly Alpha
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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extensive testing program
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gptkbp:launch_cadence
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up to 24 launches per year
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gptkbp:launch_date
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scheduled for 2023
monthly launches planned
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Vandenberg_Space_Force_Base
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Firefly
expendable launch vehicle
two-stage rocket
aiming for high reliability
modular design approach
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gptkbp:launch_window
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flexible launch windows
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Firefly_Aerospace
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gptkbp:marketing_strategy
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focused on small satellite market
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gptkbp:mission
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orbital launch
targeting high success rate
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gptkbp:mission_type
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various mission types supported
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gptkbp:number_of_engines
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gptkb:4
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gptkbp:number_of_stages
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Alpha first stage
Alpha second stage
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gptkbp:operational_use
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commercial satellite deployment
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gptkbp:oxidation_states
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liquid oxygen
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gptkbp:partnerships
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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1,000 kg
5-meter diameter
integrated payloads before launch
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gptkbp:production_status
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in development
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gptkbp:project
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upgrades planned for next version
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gptkbp:regulatory_compliance
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compliance with regulations
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gptkbp:release_country
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capable of international launches
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gptkbp:safety_features
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redundant systems
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gptkbp:supply_chain
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robust supply chain established
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gptkbp:supports
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custom-built equipment
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gptkbp:target_market
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small satellite launches
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Firefly_Aerospace
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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