A Private Company China Of rockets has successfully tested the transport of packages from Taobao, a local electronic commerce platform, using a reusable rocket.
The rocket was subsequently recovered from the sea, which is a significant advance in commercial spatial logistics, according to Xinhua.
Sepoch, a Beijing Startup with headquarters, completed its first “Rocket Delivery” experiment on May 29, when its XZY-1 verification rocket transported more than 20 kilos of packages during a trial flight against the east coast of China.
The 26.8 -meter stainless steel rocket and 57 tons flew for 125 seconds and reached an altitude of 2.5 kilometers before terrifying successfully on the sea surface near the province of Shandong.
After a 18 -hour recovery operation, the rocket was recovered intact and returned to the facilities in excellent condition, according to Septoch.
The cargo of the rocket load, 120 cubic meters, is designed to transport up to 10 tons of goods and, in theory, could transport cars and small trucks.
The experimental load in the recent test launch included articles of two Taobao stores, including products from the official flagship store of the National Library, as well as commemorative postcards created specifically for the test.
“Package delivered, please, check it!” Whei Yi, founder of Sepoch, wrote to his friends immediately after the test. “Experimental parameters show that the express delivery warehouse meets the expected standards in terms of fire resistance, moisture resistance and impact absorption,” he added.
Distribution per rocket point to point
The collaboration of the Alibaba Taobaba company with Taoba meant China’s exploration in the field of point -to -point rockets. This technology promises to revolutionize global logistics by reducing intercontinental delivery times from days to minutes, according to the same sources.
Wei admitted that current costs remain too high for regular deliveries to consumers, and that initial applications will focus on emergency deliveries, humanitarian aid and supply in remote areas.
“With the routine use of reusable rockets and the application of stainless steel in engineering, rocket delivery costs are expected to decrease significantly,” said Wei.
After the recovery in the sea, the body of the XYZ-1 rocket, of stainless steel, did not show signs of damage or leaks, and the motors and the electrical components of the tail compartment were in good condition, according to Sepoch.
The rocket company said it is able to implement its first orbital flight and recovery mission by the end of 2025. The rocket is designed to launch seven -ton goods to an orbit of 1,100 kilometers using liquid and methane oxygen.
Next, the distribution of the rocket delivery warehouse will be optimized, which will expand the type of goods transported to include fresh products and fragile items. In addition, an escape system will be developed to guarantee load safety.