Saw a news story about PLD Space planning to build a “reusable” rocket so had to learn more. Turns out it’s a sub-orbital vehicle “designed for microgravity research and technology development” with a 1,000kg payload capacity. Each flight will provide 3-4 minutes of microgravity time.
I have to wonder if there is really a market for such a vehicle.
Here’s a diagram showing the launch and recovery. A parachute will come out of the tail end of the rocket as it descends and it will land in the ocean nose first, then be recovered for reuse. Points for originality.
I have to wonder if there is really a market for such a vehicle.
Here’s a diagram showing the launch and recovery. A parachute will come out of the tail end of the rocket as it descends and it will land in the ocean nose first, then be recovered for reuse. Points for originality.