2023-06-19 09:38:57
Foreign news16:202023-06-19
Sky News reported today (June 19) that Skyrora, the largest space technology company in the UK. Tested a rocket engine made from the company’s “Skyprint 2” 3D printer for the first time.
Skyrora said the use of such a 3D printer cut production time in half. and reduced costs compared to previous designs.
The new model will be tested at Scotland’s Midlothian test centre. located on an abandoned mine It is the largest rocket test site in the UK.
Tests are held weekly throughout the summer. Each test will run the engine for 250 seconds, which is about the time it takes for a real rocket mission to reach orbit.
Volodymyr Levkin, CEO and Founder of Skyrora The new engine, originally of Ukrainian origin, said the new engine brings the company closer to the first commercial launch of a rocket into orbit.
“With our purpose-built rocket manufacturing and testing facility in Scotland, We are proud to localize the value of the rocket launch chain as much as we can,” said Levkin.
“New engine technology developed by Skyrora engineers. and a commitment to sustainable design. It is a testament to the innovation happening in the UK space sector.”
By InfoQuest News Agency (19 June 2023)
Tags: Skyrora, Space, 3D-printer, Rocket engine
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