The Rocket Report's latest edition notes the conclusion of the Xodiac rocket's journey after 175 missions, as it faced an anomaly during its final flight, leading to a controlled termination. Thankfully, no injuries occurred, and Mojave's infrastructure remained intact. Meanwhile, private Chinese firm Space Epoch has successfully conducted a flight recovery test with its Yuanxingzhe-1 verification rocket, reflecting growth in the sector. Astrobotic continues innovation by developing the larger Xogdor rocket for enhanced lunar operations, showing ongoing commitment to expanding commercial space capabilities.
The Xodiac rocket, after achieving 175 successful missions, faced an anomalous condition leading to its termination during a final flight from Mojave, California.
Astrobotic confirmed that despite the flight termination, there were no injuries or substantial damage to its Mojave infrastructure following the incident.
Space Epoch's recent flight recovery test indicates the firm's advancements in rocket technology, looking to create rapid reusability similar to established models like Blue Origin's Grasshopper.
Astrobotic is transitioning from the retired Xodiac to a more advanced rocket platform named Xogdor, aiming for greater capabilities in lunar missions.
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