Nothing new, but a video with epic music added.Yuanxingzhe-1 - the first recovery test of the first stage
Safe Recovery! Yuanxingzhe-1 Test Rocket Successfully Returns to Factory in Good Condition!At 04:42:05 on May 29, 2025, Yuanxingzhe-1, the test rocket of Space-Epoch, completed its first maritime recovery at the Oriental Spaceport, accurately splashing down in the predetermined sea area.Following the Maritime Recovery and Return-to-Factory Procedures, the rocket underwent six stages—autonomous passivation, simulated search and positioning, salvage and securing, towing and hoisting, onshore cleaning, and factory inspection—completing the entire salvage and cleaning process in 18 hours before being transported back to the facility. Preliminary inspections confirmed that the stainless-steel rocket body remained intact with no leaks, while the engines and electrical systems in the tail section were in good condition.This marks Space-Epoch’s first successful closed-loop validation of the full process—from launch and recovery to precise splashdown, salvage, cleaning, and factory inspection—accumulating valuable experience and safety data for maritime recovery operations. It lays a solid foundation for the upcoming "maiden orbital launch + recovery" mission of the Yuanxingzhe-1 launch vehicle. Next, the rocket will undergo disassembly and inspection, with key components such as fuel tanks, engines, servo mechanisms, valves, and gas cylinders being tested and evaluated to further verify reusability. Stay tuned for updates!Space-Epoch remains committed to safe and sustainable development, upholding strict safety standards and rigorous quality control to steadily advance the maiden flight of the Yuanxingzhe-1 launch vehicle, contributing to breakthroughs in China’s reusable rocket technology.
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