Deep Blue Aerospace, faced a setback in its reusable rocket program after its Nebula-1 rocket failed to land. The test, conducted last Sunday, succeeded in accomplishing 10 of the 11 planned targets before the rocketwhich is powered by kerosene and liquid oxygen, suffered complications during its vertical landing attempt.
Reusable rocket test ends in accident
The Nebula-1, designed with the technology of high-temperature high-temperature 3D printing technology, reached significant altitude on its flightHowever, upon descent, its landing system failed to perform as expected, resulting in a hard impact that damaged the top of the rocket and caused an external fire. The company has indicated that this is an important step towards the development of reusable aircraft in China, a field in which several companies are competing fiercely.
First high-altitude vertical recovery flight test of Nebula-1. Source: CNSA Observer
Industry experts point out that the use of fuels such as kerosene and liquid oxygen could lower launch costs, making them more sustainable. Despite the failure, Deep Blue Aerospace has confirmed that it will continue testing, with a new attempt scheduled for November 2024.
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