The Vector space company first tested the small rocket successfully

On May 4, the US space company, for the first time, successfully tested a small rocket from the Mojave desert in California.

On May 4, the US space company, for the first time, successfully tested a small rocket from the Mojave desert in California.

The mechanical model of the Vector-R rocket has left the launch pad in the Mojave desert about 19 hours (GMT), 2 hours (Vietnam time).

According to Vector, this successful test launch is a big step in the astronaut industry.

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Vector company embraces a big ambition to reshape the rocket launch market worth billions of dollars.

Meanwhile, the CEO and co-founder of Vector, Jim Cantrell said that the success of the test launch not only set the standard for the rapid development of rocket launchers but also on push the company's mission to revolutionize the astronaut industry and speed up the Earth's orbit.

Founded in 2016 by experts from prominent space corporations such as SpaceX and Virgin, Vector company embraces great ambition to reshape the rocket launch market worth billions of dollars and increase the pace of funding. Earth director.

According to the company, the Vector engine system consists of Vector-R and Vector-H rocket launchers, both small and two-stage missiles, in which Vector-R can put 60kg into orbit near Earth and Vector-H. put 125kg into orbit near Earth.

Vector plans to conduct an additional test this summer, which will then launch commercial launches in 2018.

Update 17 December 2018
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