Skyrora begins second stage static burn test
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The largest integrated stage test held in the UK since the 1970s was conducted at RAF Machrihanish's Discover Space UK. rice field. in Scotland. This procedure was intended to verify that its performance met all design requirements and to demonstrate the operational capability of the Skryrora XL for its intended payload. According to the company, the rocket's 70kN liquid engine he was fired for 20 seconds, during which it operated within all expected design margins and achieved the expected thrust.
Once testing is complete, Skyrora will set its sights on its first orbital launch next year, taking off from the Saxa Vord Space Center in northern Scotland.
Colonel (USAF, Ret) Lee Rosen, Chief Operating Officer of the company, said:
"This very successful test was a definitive demonstration of our mobility and flexibility.
"Our Skyrora team was at the Cumbernauld factory. and brought all the necessary equipment from the test site near Gore Bridge and went from clean tarmac to full static burn testing in just two and a half days.”
Skyrora founder and CEO Volodymyr Levykin said: A company that does vertical launches from UK soil.
"Skyrora now has its own dedicated rocket manufacturing and test facility in the UK, as well as the largest 3D printer of its kind used to manufacture rocket engine components.
``We recognize the value that a strong domestic space industry brings to the UK.
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The second stage — part of a third stage — is a
Skyrora built at Skyrora's manufacturing facility recently opened to Cumbernauld. When the XL actually launches, the second stage engines will fire at an altitude of about 39 miles, after which the third stage engines will fire at an altitude of 118 miles to achieve an orbital velocity of about 17,398 miles per hour.
Skyrora already tested the third stage of his XL rocket in December 2020.
Meanwhile, the first stage is currently under construction and will be tested in mid-2023.
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Matt, Director of Commercial Spaceflight at the British Space Agency Archer says: Cumbernauld production facility.
"These achievements demonstrate our rapidly growing capabilities as we ramp up to launch our first commercial space in the UK."
New Milestones also underscored the growing range of expertise that could make the UK a very attractive destination for launch activities in Europe.
We will continue to support the development of new launch infrastructure and technology, and we look forward to following the next steps in Skyola's journey into orbit."
