China3D printingNet October 15th, independent rocket manufacturer Skyrora is one of many companies that use additive manufacturing in the production of satellite launch vehicles. The company is headquartered in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and is one of the few companies that contributes this expertise to the establishment of British civil aerospace activities.recently
, The company announced plans to open a new engine testing facility in Scotland.The facility is committed to completing the testing of its 30kN rocket engine and is moving towards a full launch planned for the fourth quarter of 2021.3D printingAn important step in the direction of the rocket.
If the launch in the fourth quarter of 2021 is successful, Skyrora will become the first company ever to complete an orbital launch from Western Europe.
“For Skyrora, this is a huge milestone, marking the beginning of our test program for large engines.” Skyrora CEO and founder Volodymyr Levykin said, “Our team has worked hard to develop our engine technology. With great effort, we can help everyone share space.
SKYRORA will continue to work hard to ensure that it achieves a global space advantage in the UK and Europe. “
Skyrora’s motto “From Scotland to Space”. Picture from Skyrora
Skyrora was established in 2017. The main business is the production of engines, the company combines traditional manufacturing technology and additive manufacturing technology. To this end, it is reported that the company has developed a proprietary hybrid manufacturing system. The system has integrated robotics,3D printingIt is combined with CNC milling, but it is currently in the prototype stage.
Skyrora is currently developing two types of rockets: the Skyrora 1 orbital launch vehicle and the Skyrora XL manufactured for orbital launch.
Significant progress has been made in the launch of XL, and the third phase of the “Leo” test launch has recently been completed.“Leo”It is the predecessor of the engine, which eventually propels the rocket to orbit. Leo is hailed as “the first commercial fully tested in the UK3D printingThe dual-liquid rocket engine” can generate 3.5 kN of thrust. It was launched at Newquay Airport by Skyrora in cooperation with Newport Cornwall. After successful operation, the company has confirmed that it plans to start testing a more powerful 3 tons. thrust3D printingEngine, the engine is expected to be carried out in Scotland.
In August 2018, the company also successfully conducted a commercial test launch of the 2.5-meter rocket demonstrator Skylark Nano at Kildermorie Estate in the Scottish Highlands. The site was selected for another test in July 2019.
Skyrora’s new test facility has not yet been determined. Earlier, in September 2019, the Rosyth Shipyard in Fife was confirmed as a candidate site after being approved by the local council.
3D printingAnd private aerospace
The aerospace industry offers many opportunities for independent companies seeking to provide more affordable satellite launches and payloads to the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, space exploration companies seem to be becoming tycoons’ new pet projects-Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Blue Origin founded by Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson (Richard Branson)’s Virgin Galactic, etc.Recently, California’s3D printingRocket manufacturer Relativity Space has raised a staggering $140 million for its development, which highlights the potential of these companies.
In the UK, Orbex can be regarded as one of Skyrora’s main competitors in orbital airspace.In February of this year, Orbex temporarily turned on the stealth mode, but they have been cooperating with SLM Solutions in Germany to carry out3D printingengine.
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