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space-technology2 years ago

SpaceX Competitor Achieves Significant Milestone in Successful Test Flight

Stoke Space successfully launched and landed its prototype upper stage rocket, Hopper2, in a 15-second test flight, marking a significant step towards developing the world's first fully reusable rocket. The Seattle-based company aims to create a launch vehicle that can deliver payloads to orbit and return for vertical landings on Earth. Stoke Space plans to focus on its reusable first stage as it continues its development program.

via Gizmodo|
#reusable-rocket#space-technology#spacex
space2 years ago

China's Rocket Launch Company Achieves Vertical Landing Breakthrough.

Chinese launch company CAS Space has conducted sea platform landing tests using a small jet engine-powered rocket prototype to test guidance, navigation and control systems, software and communications. The company aims to develop reusable orbital rockets and a suborbital rocket for space tourism. Landing the first stage of a rocket on a sea platform is expected to save fuel and increase payload-carrying capacity. CAS Space is one of several Chinese companies working towards developing reusable rockets, including state-owned space contractor CASC, Landspace and iSpace.

via Space.com|
#cas-space#china#reusable-rockets
space2 years ago

China Achieves Successful Vertical Rocket Landing at Sea, Nears SpaceX Tech

Chinese company CAS Space successfully flew and landed a small rocket-like prototype using vertical landing technology, similar to SpaceX's reusable rocket stages. The prototype could potentially be applied to future rocket models, including heavy-lift launchers. The private space industry in China is trying to catch up after the government allowed commercial rocket companies to exist in 2014. The successful test flight and landing could change the game for the Chinese rocket industry, but it remains to be seen when a Chinese rocket will perform a vertical landing after traveling to space.

via Gizmodo|
#cas-space#china#rocket-technology