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The recent test launch and vertical descent of the Nebula-1 rocket ended with an explosion during the landing attempt, but the company said it missed 10 of the 11 targets set for the mission. This was part of Deep Blue's efforts to develop reusable rocket technology. The Sahabi-1 rocket was successfully launched and showed a significant improvement in flight capabilities. However, during the landing phase, the rocket encountered problems that resulted in a catastrophic failure. Despite the setback, the company stressed that most of its mission goals had been achieved and that this represented progress in developing reliable space technology. Deep Blue Aerospace released images of the drone's test flight, providing insight into the rocket's performance during takeoff and landing. The video showed that the rocket reached its target altitude and, despite initially performing well, ultimately did not land safely.
The prototype tested today measures 21m tall and 3.35m wide. The test lasted for 179s. pic.twitter.com/y8vWY2eoPi
— China 'N Asia Spaceflight (@CNSpaceflight) September 22, 2024
The company is currently analyzing data from the test to determine what caused the explosion. This VTVL test is an important step for Deep Blue Aerospace as the company seeks a leadership position in China's growing commercial space sector. The company actively funds and supports its Nebula rocket series, designed for reusable launches. Deep Blue is focused on innovation and efficiency and hopes to conduct further experiments and improve its technology to ensure successful landings on future missions. The incident highlighted the challenges and ambitions of companies engaged in space exploration. Particle for direct object.
It was so close. DEEP- BLUE conducted the VTVL test of Nebula-1 with 3 Thunder-R1 engines on September 22 at 05:40UTC. While the most parts of the test were finished as planned, the rocket landed a little bit too hard and fell. https://t.co/7DJSqFMkpa pic.twitter.com/mxYpNAUKkk
— China 'N Asia Spaceflight(@CNSpaceflight) September 22, 2024
