Chinese launch startup tests landing rockets with jet-powered prototype

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Galactic Energy plans to launch the reusable Pallas 1 rocket in 2024.

Chinese commercial launch company Galactic Energy announced in late July that it had recently used a small test article propelled by a jet engine to test guidance software for landingThe trajectory deviation, landing point deviation, attitude deviation and other indicators all met the design requirements, according to a Galactic EnergyThe"Firebird-1" vehicle used for the flight is a small technology...

platform. The company is working towards a"hop test" with Firebird-6 which will be powered by a kerosene-liquid oxygen engine. Galactic Energy have been busy. Here's a recent hop test with Firebird-1, a jet engine-powered article for testing vertical landing. Firebird-6 will be a rocket powered test next year. Tests are part of development of Pallas-1 kerolox reusable launcher. https://t.co/eEzn7kcJWM pic.twitter.

 

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