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science-and-technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Russia Launches New Grasshopper Rocket Initiative

Russia is moving forward with plans to develop a reusable rocket, similar to SpaceX's Falcon 9, after initially dismissing the concept. The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, announced the construction of a prototype vehicle, dubbed 'Grasshopper,' to test the vertical landing capabilities of the Amur rocket's first stage. This development marks a shift in Russia's approach to reusable launch systems, with the Amur rocket's debut now expected no earlier than 2030.

via Ars Technica|

#amur-rocket #reusable-rockets #roscosmos

space-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Russia's Strategy to Regain Dominance in Global Space Launch Market"

Russia's once-dominant position in the global launch market has been eroded by reliability issues with its Proton rocket and the limited capabilities of its next-generation Angara rocket, leading to a decline in launches compared to competitors like SpaceX and China. To regain its position, Russia's space corporation chief, Yuri Borisov, outlined a plan to develop a partially reusable replacement for the Soyuz rocket called Amur-CNG, as well as "ultralight" boosters with reusability. However, the timeline for these developments has been pushed back, and it remains uncertain if Russia can restore its dominance in the global launch services market by 2028-2029 as hoped.

via Ars Technica|

#amur-rocket #global-competition #launch-market