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.
A two-stage launch vehicle, Aurora leverages hybrid rocket technology to deliver responsive and on-demand space access at an affordable price-point.
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.
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.
Non-explosive, non-toxic, room-temperature storable materials reduce hazards during storage, transport, and launch.
Fewer components and leaner operations results in providing access to space without the cost premium typical of small launchers.
No need for complex ground systems — hybrids run on minimal support and are quick to deploy.
Highly throttleable design of the RE-202 engines enables payloads of up to 200kg to be delivered to precise orbits.
This agreement represents the first commercial contract to fly Canadian satellites aboard Canadian launch vehicles.
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