August 30, 2025 | South Ageria, Uthain
Karman Space has officially unveiled its newest heavy-lift launch vehicle, the Phoenix B2, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to advance global access to space.
Standing 80 meters tall and 5 meters wide, the Phoenix B2 is engineered to deliver ~45 tons of payload capacity to orbit. The vehicle represents the next step in Karman Space’s roadmap toward scalable, sustainable, and cost-effective orbital transportation.
Phoenix B2 Features
Height| 80 meters
Diameter| 5 meters
Payload Capacity| ~45 tons
Designed for scalability, mission flexibility, and future reusability
Advancing Heavy-Lift Capability
The Phoenix B2 is designed to serve a wide range of missions, from deploying satellite constellations to enabling deep space exploration. Its enhanced performance and modular design establish it as the foundation of Karman’s next-generation launch architecture.
A Step Toward the Future
“The Phoenix B2 is more than just a launch vehicle it’s a gateway to the next era of space exploration,” said CEO of Karman Space. “Its capabilities position us to serve commercial, scientific, and eventually interplanetary missions with reliability and scale.”
Looking Ahead
Initial testing of the Phoenix B2 will begin later this year, with the first flight campaign planned to follow. Karman Space will release further updates on the development timeline and mission schedule in the months ahead.
The unveiling of the Phoenix B2 underscores Karman’s vision to make space more accessible, reliable, and sustainable for future generations.
Onward and upward,
— Team Karman