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A US-based space startup introduced the world's inaugural satellite launching drone - Ayesha Shoukat - 08-22-2023
A US-based space startup has introduced the world's inaugural satellite launching drone, which claims to be capable of delivering a fresh payload to orbit every 180 minutes.
The company, known as Aevum, asserts that their colossal 80-foot long drone, the Ravn X, boasts full autonomy, a 70 percent reusability rate, and the ability to take off and land on runways as short as a mile in length.
Through collaboration with the US Space Force, Aevum emphasizes their groundbreaking approach to revolutionizing space access, centering on enhanced autonomy and more efficient logistics.
The drone's operational process involves taking off from any suitable runway, ascending to high altitude, and deploying a secondary stage responsible for propelling a small payload into space. Subsequent to launching the secondary stage into low Earth orbit, the drone autonomously returns to its designated runway, executes a landing, and then is parked in its designated hangar.
Anticipated to debut with the US Space Force ASLON-45 small satellite launch mission in 2021, the Ravn X marks a significant advancement in satellite launch technology.
Source: Tech DAD