Beal Aerospace is to develop the BA-2 satellite launcher, dropping the smaller BA-1. The BA-2 will be able to place 5,000kg into geostationary transfer orbit and place satellite constellations into low Earth orbits. The decision follows a market review and the successful testing of Beal's prototype hydrogen peroxide and kerosene BA-2 first stage engine (left). The BA-2 will operate from Sombrero Island in the Caribbean from 2000.
Source: Flight International