Rocket Lab is a private airline that stands out for its reusable rockets. Specifically, their names are Electron and Neutron. The company in early April announced an innovative “landing” system consisting of Grab the missiles in the air.
May 2 He did a test with Electron and was able to catch the missile, but the team chose to launch it into the ocean after being subjected to different loads than expected. In this case, Electron was launched to put 34 satellites into orbit and The Sikorsky S-92 helicopter tried to capture it after the missile launched a parachute to reduce your speed.
Although the spring test did not go as expected, the rocket I was in “Excellent way to recover”. Rocket Lab confirmed this week that they will once again attempt to catch an electron in flight in the coming days.
The missile they intend to recover with the Sikorsky S-92 will take off From Platform B in Launch Complex 1 by rocket lab (New Zealand) will be responsible for transporting a The satellite Research for the Swedish National Space Agency.
After liftoff, the rocket’s first stage separates from the second stage that will follow the path to put the satellite into orbit. And therefore, The first stage will return to Earth with umbrella It will be seized helicopter to be reused.
This time, Rocket Lab hopes so Electron impulse returns to dehydration To examine the feasibility of reusing this missile stage for future missions.
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