SpaceLoft XL
The SpaceLoft XL is a sounding rocket developed by private spaceflight company UP Aerospace. The rocket is capable of lofting a 79 lb (36 kg) payload to a sub-orbital trajectory with an apogee of about 71.5 miles (115 km). It travels for approximately 60 seconds to cross the Kármán line (the official "edge of space" at 100 km). All launches are sub-orbital and do not complete one orbital revolution. Launches are conducted from the company launch facility at Spaceport America in Upham, New Mexico.
| Function | Sounding rocket |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | UP Aerospace |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Size | |
| Height | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Diameter | 10.45 in (26.5 cm) |
| Mass | 780 lb (354.5 kg) |
| Stages | 1 |
| Capacity | |
| Payload to Sub-orbital 71.5 miles (115 km) apogee | 79 lb (36 kg) |
| Launch history | |
| Status | Active |
| Launch sites | Spaceport America |
| Total launches | 15 |
| Success(es) | 12 |
| Failure(s) | 3 |
| First flight | 25 September 2006 |
| First stage | |
| Engines | 1 solid |
| Thrust | 8240 lbf (36.6kN) |
| Burn time | 12 seconds |
| Propellant | solid |
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