Hyperbola-3 interstage and aft thrust structures pass static load testing
49 FOMOThe company completed static tests of the interstage and aft thrust-load-transfer structures, two major load-bearing vehicle sections. The interstage assembly consists of three sections with a combined height of approximately seven metres. The testing evaluated structural strength and stiffness under demanding loading conditions, including the forces associated with first-stage flight, grid-fin operation, engine thrust and recovery. Results were reported as consistent with design predictions.
Why it matters
The tests add structural qualification evidence for the reusable first-stage architecture. The remaining challenge is proving the complete integrated vehicle and recovery sequence under actual flight conditions.
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泰伯网 ·
星际荣耀完成双曲线三号运载火箭典型舱段静力试验Interstellar Glory completed static structural tests of the Hyperbola-3 interstage and aft thrust-load-transfer structures. The tests covered demanding ground and flight loading conditions, including interstage loads, grid-fin loads and engine thrust transfer. The results supported the structural qualification of major load-bearing sections ahead of the vehicle's first flight.
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SpaceNews China ·
双曲线三号火箭成功完成公里级垂直回收试验 可重复使用技术取得突破Interstellar Glory completed a kilometre-class vertical recovery flight test of its reusable rocket technology at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The test vehicle rose to approximately one kilometre before performing autonomous hover, translation, descent and precision landing. The reported landing accuracy was at centimetre level. The company described this as its third vertical recovery flight test, following earlier 10-metre and 100-metre demonstrations.
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