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CQ-50

CQ-50 is Galactic Energy's reusable, open-cycle kerosene/oxygen engine for the Pallas-1 launch-vehicle series. Its sea-level configuration is rated at 500 kN and 265 seconds specific impulse, with deep throttling and multiple starts. The manufacturer separately identifies a vacuum version.

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Aliases
Galactic Energy CQ-50
Domains
spaceflight
Identity Level
model
Kind
liquid-rocket-engine
Name
CQ-50
Status
development

Details

Description
CQ-50 is Galactic Energy's reusable, open-cycle kerosene/oxygen engine for the Pallas-1 launch-vehicle series. Its sea-level configuration is rated at 500 kN and 265 seconds specific impulse, with deep throttling and multiple starts. The manufacturer separately identifies a vacuum version.
Developers
Manufacturers
Propellants
liquid oxygenkerosene
Rocket Specs
Restartable
Yes
Sea Level Specific Impulse
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Sea Level Thrust
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Creation Time
October 29, 2026 at 15:32:17 UTC
Updated Time
October 29, 2026 at 15:32:17 UTC

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Sources
CQ-50 - AeroVia