Interstellar Glory targets first-half 2026 Hyperbola-3 orbital flight with sea recovery
64 FOMOThe company announced an ambitious maiden-flight objective combining orbital insertion with first-stage sea recovery. Preparations included ground-system integration, vehicle transport, erection and launch-pad compatibility testing at Wenchang. The rocket was designed around a reusable liquid oxygen-methane first stage and maritime recovery infrastructure. The schedule was subsequently revised to an end-of-2026 target.
Why it matters
The combined orbital insertion and sea-recovery objective is a high-risk maiden-flight target. Subsequent schedule revisions indicate the scale of the integrated vehicle and infrastructure qualification effort.
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星际荣耀双曲线三号火箭计划 2026 上半年首飞，目标是一次性实现“入轨＋海上回收”Interstellar Glory outlined its plan for a first-half 2026 Hyperbola-3 maiden flight targeting orbital insertion and first-stage sea recovery in a single mission. The company described preparations for ground-system integration at Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site, including vehicle transport, erection and launch-table interfaces. The vehicle was intended to use a reusable first stage and a maritime recovery system.
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