HANBIT-Nano First-Stage Oxidizer Tank Hydrostatic Pressure Test Successfully Completed for the Second Launch 🛢️✔️ Key manufacturing and verification activities for HANBIT-Nano’s second launch mission are progressing smoothly. The hydrostatic pressure test is a critical verification process used to assess the structural integrity and leak-tightness of the launch vehicle’s propellant tank. During the test, the tank is completely filled with DI (deionized) water and subjected to repeated pressurization and depressurization cycles, simulating the pressure loads it will experience during flight. 💧 For this test, repeated pressure cycling was conducted at the Nominal Operating Pressure, followed by verification up to 105% of the Maximum Expected Operating Pressure (MEOP). The results confirmed the tank’s structural integrity, leak-tightness, and stability under repeated pressure conditions. 📈🔍 The HANBIT-Nano first-stage oxidizer tank is manufactured from aerospace-grade aluminum, combining lightweight characteristics with high structural strength. Advanced aerospace welding technologies, including Friction Stir Welding (FSW) and Electron Beam Welding (EBW), were applied during fabrication. FSW is a specialized welding process widely used in the aerospace industry, enabling high-strength, highly reliable joints while minimizing thermal distortion. It is a key manufacturing technology adopted by leading space organizations and launch vehicle companies, including NASA and SpaceX, for propellant tanks and vehicle structures. EBW, meanwhile, utilizes a high-energy electron beam in a vacuum environment to achieve precise, low-distortion welds for components requiring exceptional reliability. With the successful completion of this hydrostatic pressure test, verification of HANBIT-Nano’s primary structural components for the second launch continues to advance step by step. INNOSPACE will proceed with additional launch preparation activities, including ground hot-fire testing and follow-up verification processes. Stay tuned for the next milestone in HANBIT-Nano’s journey! 👀✨ #LaunchVehicle #RocketTesting #SpaceLaunch #SpaceTechnology #AerospaceEngineering #LaunchPreparation

🚀 LiMEK-04 Methane Engine Successfully Completes Korea’s Longest 420-Second Ground Combustion Test INNOSPACE has completed the development of its core technology for the 0.4-ton-class liquid methane engine LiMEK-04, which will be applied to the kick stage of its next launch vehicle, HANBIT-Micro. The company also successfully achieved a 420-second ground combustion test, the longest in South Korea. ⏱️🔥 This achievement goes beyond simply extending combustion duration. It demonstrates that INNOSPACE has independently secured dual-propellant regenerative cooling technology, which is attracting significant attention in the global space industry, and has validated its applicability to actual launch vehicles. The dual-propellant regenerative cooling methane engine combustion chamber technology is an advanced propulsion system that utilizes both liquid methane (fuel) and liquid oxygen (oxidizer) as coolant. ❄️ This enables significantly improved cooling efficiency and stable engine operation under lower pressure conditions, contributing to launch vehicle mass reduction and improved payload efficiency. INNOSPACE will continue to accelerate the development of next-generation launch vehicles based on this technology, while expanding its applications into reusable methane engines, small satellite orbital transportation systems, and space exploration propulsion systems. 🌌 📈 LiMEK-04 Development Key Milestones ▪️ 2024.03 First ignition test success (TDM#1) ▪️ 2024.05 Combustion test success, 237 seconds achieved (TDM#2) ▪️ 2025.07 First ignition success with dual-propellant regenerative cooling (EDM#1) ▪️ 2026.05 Long-duration combustion test success, Korea’s longest at 420 seconds (EDM#3) INNOSPACE is currently conducting root cause analysis, component improvements, and process optimization following the first commercial launch mission of HANBIT-Nano. The company is also preparing for a follow-up launch within Q3 this year, pending launch authorization review. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4uP0taq #MethaneEngine #RocketEngine #LaunchVehicle #KickStage #SpaceLaunch #RocketTesting #RegenCooling #SpaceTechnology

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ગુજરાતમાં અવકાશ સંશોધનક્ષેત્રે નવો અધ્યાય શરૂ; ધોલેરાના બાવળિયારીથી પ્રથમ સાઉન્ડિંગ રોકેટનું સફળ લોન્ચિંગ, અમદાવાદનું સ્ટાર્ટઅપ ‘ઓમસ્પેસ’ એલોન મસ્કની સ્પેસએક્સના માર્ગે #Gujarat #Dholera #RocketTesting #Satellites #ISRO #Ahmedabad #OmSpace #SpaceX divya.bhaskar.com/uLHcBgYiv1…

🌅 Sunset Over Blue Origin’s West Texas Test Stand This striking image shows the sun setting over a rocket engine test stand at Blue Origin’s private space facility in West Texas 📍, part of what’s known as Launch Site One or Corn Ranch, north of Van Horn. The site has been central to the company’s work testing engines and launching suborbital flights since the early 2000s. Blue Origin began acquiring land in this remote part of West Texas in 2004 to build spaceflight infrastructure capable of both engine testing and rocket launches. The vast site includes launch pads, engine test stands, and support facilities used to develop and fly the reusable New Shepard rocket — a vehicle designed for short suborbital spaceflights that reaches the edge of space before returning to Earth. Engines tested here include powerful models like the BE-3 and BE-4, which are part of ongoing efforts to expand American spaceflight technology. These engines support not only Blue Origin’s own missions but also partnerships in broader aerospace work. Over the years, the West Texas site has seen first human flights, scientific payloads, reusable rocket landings, and regular prep work for future missions. Ranch land once quiet and remote is now part of the U.S. commercial space landscape — a reminder of how Texas continues to play a role in aerospace innovation. 🚀 #TexasHistory #SpaceHistory #BlueOrigin #VanHornTX #WestTexas #RocketTesting #NewShepard #Aerospace #HistoricalPhoto #SpaceTech 🌌

#Kahanikursiki | भारत के पिनाका रॉकेट की पहली फ्लाइट टेस्टिंग सफल #IndianArmy #Pinaka #RocketTesting @journosaurav

Starship’s 10th Launch Scrubbed Over Oxygen Leak SpaceX was forced to abort the highly anticipated 10th Starship test launch at the last moment due to an oxygen leak detected on the ground systems. Engineers halted the countdown as fueling was underway, preventing what could have been a major setback during flight. The decision underscored the company’s strict safety protocols — better to delay than risk losing the massive Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage. The aborted launch comes as part of an ongoing campaign of test flights designed to refine the world’s most powerful rocket. Starship has already achieved several partial successes, though previous missions saw explosions, engine failures, and heat shield problems. Each iteration brings incremental improvements, including stronger engines and reinforced thermal protection for reentry. Despite the abrupt stop, SpaceX engineers moved quickly to address the leak. A new launch attempt is now scheduled for the night of August 26, depending on the success of repairs and system checks. If the mission goes ahead, it will carry critical tests of engine performance, booster recovery, and improved reusability features — all essential for long-term plans to return to the Moon and eventually reach Mars. While delays may frustrate observers, they are part of the normal process of testing groundbreaking technology. SpaceX is working at the edge of aerospace engineering, where setbacks are inevitable. The 10th Starship launch, once cleared, is expected to provide crucial data that will shape the future of interplanetary missions. #SpaceX #Starship #LaunchAbort #OxygenLeak #SuperHeavy #RocketTesting #MarsMission #MoonMission #ElonMusk #BreakingNews

Welcome to the Goheung Integrated Test Facility — where HANBIT-Nano technology is put to the test. This is the core infrastructure that powers full-cycle launch vehicle development — from hybrid and methane engine assembly, hot fire testing, and launch pad validation to first- and second-stage qualification tests. It’s where hardware comes to life. 🏗️ Where rocket technology meets reality. 🚀 Step into the everyday moments of the INNOSPACE team, building the future of space. 🔧🌌 #INNOSPACE #HNanoLog #RocketTesting #SpaceInfrastructure #RocketDevelopment

A powerful explosion rocked SpaceX’s Massey, Texas testing site during a critical static fire test of Starship Ship 36, halting preparations for the planned June 29 launch. The fiery blast caused significant damage, sending debris across the facility, though no injuries were reported. This setback adds to multiple Starship failures in 2025, including two earlier test flight explosions. Despite FAA investigations and safety reviews, SpaceX continues rapid development toward Elon Musk’s vision of interplanetary travel. Starship remains key to future lunar missions and Mars colonization efforts, highlighting the high-risk nature of space exploration. #SpaceX #Starship #ElonMusk #SpaceExploration #MarsMission #RocketTesting #Aerospace #NASA #SpaceTech #Innovation [SpaceX Starship explosion, Elon Musk, static fire test, rocket failure, space launch delay, Mars mission, aerospace technology]

🚀 Fueling the Future🔥 Continuing the momentum from the Fuel Up Workshop, students at the School of Mechanical Engineering, LPU successfully designed and tested their own rockets. #RocketTesting #FutureEngineers #MechanicalEngineering #LPU #EngineeringInnovation

Starship Flight Test: A Mixed Outcome for SpaceX During its seventh flight test, SpaceX's Starship upper stage experienced a fiery explosion following a fire in its aft section, while the super-heavy booster successfully landed and was caught by the launch tower arms. SpaceX remains committed to refining its fully reusable transportation system, with the next Starship already in prelaunch testing. Read More: spacewatch.global/2025/01/st… #SpaceNews #SpaceX #Starship #RocketTesting

🔥Testing Continues in 2025, A New Year of Progress! The development and testing campaign for the HANBIT-Nano's upper-stage methane engine, LiMER-3, is moving forward steadily, with static fire tests of the TCA conducted under various operating conditions and adjustments. Our team has demonstrated exceptional combustion efficiency and gained valuable insights into the ablative cooling performance of the expanded nozzle, bringing us closer to delivering a reliable and highly efficient second-stage engine. ✨ What makes the ablative nozzle stand out is its cost-effectiveness—it boasts low material and manufacturing costs and doesn’t require specialized surface treatments. These advantages make it practical to produce using existing domestic technology, marking another step toward innovation and efficiency in rocket development. 🆙 HANBIT-Nano LiMER: bit.ly/429lUaM #RocketTesting #MethaneEngine #SatelliteLauncher #SpaceRocket

इटारसी में बने 'पिनाका एमके-1' रॉकेट की कारगिल में टेस्टिंग, 7 रॉकेट 50 किमी के टारगेट पर पहुंचे dainik-b.in/3hcWNmMaEub #RocketTesting #kargil

പുതിയ സാങ്കേതികവിദ്യ വിജയകരമായി പരീക്ഷിച്ച് ഐഎസ്ആർഒ | Asianet News In Brief പുതിയ സാങ്കേതികവിദ്യ വിജയകരമായി പരീക്ഷിച്ച് ഐഎസ്ആർഒ inbrief #ISRO #IADTechnology #Space #RocketTesting #InflatableAerodynamicDecelerator #SpaceTechnology ... 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=-KHbKJsW…

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We take the safety of our staff & employees very seriously, as is laid out in SIIL’s core values by our honourable chairman Shri Satyanarayanji Nuwal. #SurfaceBlasting #IndustrialExplosives #RocketTesting #DefenceProducts #BlastingSolutions #ISRO #Safety

To the moon! HS North Aero aircrew rocket testing has officially started. @HSNPrincipal @DrGrayMorales #rockettesting #aerospacecareers #militarycareers

They’re testing rocket engines at @NASAStennis My doors and windows are rattling😳 #rockettesting #home #space #nasa

5 of 8 Green Run tests of NASA’s core stage of the SLS rocket were completed this week on Mississippi's Space Coast, right here in Hancock County! According to NASA, the SLS rocket is the most powerful in the world! 🚀 #HancockCounty #Mississippi #Artemis1 #rockettesting