Gallon is a recoverable and reusable orbital class rocket designed to carry Small, Micro and Cubesatellites to LEO. The vehicle has multiple fairing options based on payload requirements and mission profile.
The Booster stage will perform a set of maneuvers while reentry and recover using partially guided parachutes, followed by a minimal maintainance turnaround time to return to the launch site.
| VEHICLE HEIGHT | 23 m / 75.5 ft |
| DIAMETER | 1.4 m / 4.6 ft |
| FAIRING | 2.6 m EXPANDABLE / 8.5 ft |
| PAYLOAD MASS TO LEO | 400 kg / 882 lb |
| STAGES | 2 + ORBITAL INSERTION MODULE |
| ENGINES | x9 Joules SL + x1 J-vac |
| THRUST | 290 kN @LIFTOFF | 315 kN @PEAK |
| BOOSTER-STAGE RECOVERY | PARACHUTE MARINE SPLASHDOWN |
Gallon is designed and manufactured by BAAS for the reliable and safe transport of payloads and cargo into Earth orbit.
Efficient accommodation for dedicated launches, medium payloads, an ideal choice for missions requiring cost-effective solutions. For more details, reach us at business@baas.co.in
Cryogenic inserter stage designed for orbit adjustments and reliable deployments to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO).
Vacuum optimised variant of JOULES with a Total Thrust of 35.8 kN, equipped as a single engine configuration on the Second Stage of Rocket GALLON, with capability of multiple restarts.
Composite structure that holds First and Second stage, used for stage separation and housing recovery hardware.
Incorporates Aluminum-Lithium alloy tanks, storing rocket grade Kerosene and Liquid Oxygen; wrapped with Composite. First Stage returns from near Kármán line altitudes using guided parachutes.
RP1/LOX Semi-Cryogenic reusable engine with Nominal Thrust of 35kN and an electric pump feed system, designed and developed by BAAS.
Aft module houses 9 JOULES Sea-Level Engines, Feed, Engine Control and Power Unit; and Control Thrusters for Guidance.
Located at Sriharikota, the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR) serves as India’s primary satellite launch site, supporting a range of orbital and sub-orbital missions. First Launch Pad (FLP) and Second Launch Pad (SLP) are located at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, within the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Operational since 1971, it is India's primary satellite launch site and has facilitated numerous historic missions.
The complex supports launch vehicle integration, payload assembly, propellant loading, and mission control operations. FLP and SLP has been the site of landmark launches, including the first Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) mission and several GSLV missions that have placed satellites in orbit for both India and global customers. It stands as a cornerstone of India's space exploration program.
Gallon will lift off. Following separation, the booster will descend to a recovery splashdown location, while the second stage will propell into space. After the fairing separates, payload will be safely delivered into orbit.
A reusable rocket is purpose-built to deliver high volume and mass to desired destination, BAAS is purposed to develop advanced reusable launch vehicles for our long-term vision — where heavy industries are easily and affordably transported into space to preserve the lands.
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