GX (Galaxy Express)
GX (JAXA)
This is a NASDA sponsored project to replace the J-1 launcher, which has been proved to be too expensive. The GX rocket will be developed by an industry joint venture named Galaxy Express, consisting of Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The first stage will consist of an Atlas-3 body with a russian RD-180 engine (Kerosene / LOX). The second stage will feature a new developed liquid fuel engine (Liquid Natural Gas / LOX).
| Version | Stage 1 | Stage 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GX | Atlas-3 / RD-180 | LNG-Engine |
| Performance (kg) | LEO | LPEO | SSO | GTO | GEO | MolO | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX | 4400 | 2000 | - | - | - | - |
No: Serial: Type: Date: LS Payload
None Planned: 1 GX xx.xx.xxxx Ta ?
