US tested a new rocket to launch microsatellites into orbit

04 May 2017, 10:15 | The Company
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This was reported in the microblogging Twitter CEO of Vector Space Systems Jim Cantrell.

As noted, the single-stage missile was to rise to a height of 1.5 kilometers. At the same time, it was designed for delivery to a low orbit of cargo weighing up to 60 kilograms.

In turn, the head of the company claims that the test launch was successful.



By the way, the company intends to conduct another test launch this summer. In addition, in 2018, the first commercial launch.

At the moment she is developing a more powerful version of the medium - Vector-H, which will be able to deliver a low payload of up to 125 kg.

Recall, as reported by "URA-Inform," previously an official representative of the United States told CNN that the DPRK had launched a medium-range ballistic missile KN-17.




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