Interstellar Technologies has completed its second successful rocket launch after a postponement and two failed launches. The Japanese start-up said the Momo-3 rocket was carrying a 20 kg payload and reached an altitude of 113 km. Interstellar said it could offer low-cost launches as it made the Momo rockets from basic parts. The company is developing a first rocket called Zero to carry small satellites into orbit, with commercial operations expected to begin in 2023. US analysis company SpaceWorks Enterprises has said demand for small satellites would grow five-fold by 2023.
Interstellar Technologies has completed its first successful rocket launch after a postponement and two failed launches. The Japanese start-up said the Momo-3 rocket was carrying a 20 kg payload and reached an altitude of 113 km. Interstellar said it could offer low-cost launches as it made the Momo rockets from basic parts. The company is developing a second rocket called Zero to carry small satellites into orbit, with commercial operations expected to begin in 2023. US analysis company SpaceWorks Enterprises has said demand for small satellites would grow five-fold by 2023.