Nebula-1

In Development
Deep Blue Aerospace
Deep Blue Aerospace
Nebula-1

Overview

Two-stage, partially reusable kerosene–liquid oxygen medium-lift rocket with a vertically landing first stage powered by nine Thunder-R engines. The Nebula-1A debut variant adds grid fins and sea-recovery capability for a first-stage splashdown.

First Nebula-1A erected on a new Haiyang sea-recovery pad in March 2026 after second- and first-stage static fires in late 2025; the pad passed an integrated test mission on March 30–31, 2026. The debut flight, now targeted for mid-2026, will attempt a first-stage splashdown recovery.

Key Specs

Payload to LEO

2,000 kg

Height

30.2 m

First-Stage Diameter

3.35 m

First-Stage Engines

9 × Thunder-R (~198 t total)

Reusable

Yes (first stage)

Propellant

Kerosene / liquid oxygen