[Via Satellite 10-16-2014] Spain-based Zero2infiniti has unveiled a hybrid balloon-rocket launch system intended to serve the small satellite market and has signed customers totaling more than $200 million in sales, according to the company. Dubbed Bloostar, the “rockoon” uses balloons in lieu of a first stage, not firing any engines until passing through 99 percent [...]

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Source: [url=http://www.satellitetoday.com/launch/2014/10/16/zero2infiniti-announces-bloostar-launch-vehicle-more-than-200-million-pre-booked-sales/]Zero2infiniti Announces Bloostar Launch Vehicle, More than $200 Million Pre-Booked Sales[/url]