Today, the domestic recyclable commercial rocket company Dahangjianjian announced that,The "Chopstick Rocket" recovery test tower successfully completed static testing and system debugging.Dahang Leap stated that during the static test assessment process of the test tower, the data curves of key structural measurement points were good and in line with the simulation prediction results.
Each functional mechanism of the test tower has been fully debugged by the system and can execute a series of actions in an orderly manner following predetermined instructions.All performances of the tower system are in line with expectations.
Dahangjianjian will use this as a verification platform and conduct a series of "Chopstick Rocket" recovery verification tests as planned.
Dahangjianjian is the first domestic company to develop a "chopstick clip" tower recovery reusable liquid rocket, which will be officially put into operation in March 2024.
In November this year, Dahangjianjian announced the completion of 100 million yuan in financing.This financing will be used for the "Chopstick Clamp" tower recovery test and the development of the "Yuanjian" launch vehicle.
It is understood that Musk’s SpaceX company completed the fifth test flight of the Starship in October this year, and made its first attempt to use the launch tower’s “chopsticks” (robot arm) to capture the booster in mid-air for recovery.