Aurora: A new generation of launch capability

A hybrid rocket designed to enable small satellite operators to launch on their own terms without the long wait times or high costs of legacy systems. It will secure sovereign and ITAR-free space access for Canada and its allies.

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Aurora

A two-stage launch vehicle, Aurora leverages hybrid rocket technology to deliver responsive and on-demand space access at an affordable price-point.

200KG
Payload capacity to Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
1.6M
Internal fairing diameter
5 YRS
Storage lifespan fully loaded

Specs

Diameter:
1.8m / 5.9ft
Length:
18m / 59ft
Gross mass:
24 tonnes
Payload to LEO:
~200 kg
Engines:
RE-202C x8 RE-202C(v) x 2
Thrust:
34 kN (sea level) 52 kN (vacuum)
Fuel:
LIQUID HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (OXIDISER) AND SOLID POLYMER (PROPRIETARY RDX-F BLEND)
Indicator pointing upFirst-stage engine nozzles
First-stage engine combustion chambersIndicator pointing down
Indicator pointing upFirst-stage oxidiser tank
Pressurant tankIndicator pointing down
Second-stage engine nozzlesIndicator pointing down
Second-stage engine combustion chambersIndicator pointing down
Second-stage oxidizer tankIndicator pointing down
Indicator pointing upFairing with payload
Indicator pointing upPressurant tank
Stage 1
Stage 2

Powered by: RE-202C

The core of Aurora — a low-parts count hybrid engine, engineered for scalable manufacturing and safe stockpiling.

The RE-202C engines use a solid fuel and a liquid oxidizer — a combination that radically simplifies rocket propulsion. Unlike traditional liquid engines, which rely on tanks, turbopumps, and complex cryogenic systems, the Aurora engine consists of only a few main components. This streamlined architecture greatly reduces explosion risks, manufacturing costs, and assembly time. The result is a safer, lighter, and faster-to-deploy rocket — ideal for missions where responsiveness truly matters.

34 kN
Thrust at launch
52 kN
Thrust in vacuum
328 s
Specific Impulse (Isp vacuum)

5
Parts in the heart of the engine

Hybrid engine technology

Simple, scalable and responsive hybrid rocket technology unlocks a range of advantages that enable Reaction Dynamics to offer uniquely cost-effective and responsive launch capability.

Safer & stockpile-friendly

Non-explosive, non-toxic, room-temperature storable materials reduce hazards during storage, transport, and launch.

Lower cost profile available

Fewer components and leaner operations results in providing access to space without the cost premium typical of small launchers.

Simplified ground operations

No need for complex ground systems — hybrids run on minimal support and are quick to deploy.

Precise, reliable orbit delivery

Highly throttleable design of the RE-202 engines enables payloads of up to 200kg to be delivered to precise orbits.

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