Inspired by Alan Shepard ´s iconic words, the phrase “Light this candle” encapsulates the anticipation and exhilaration surrounding this historic moment — countdown: 14 days to the lift-off of the SR75 rocket — and the company has now unveiled the symbolic mission patch for the inaugural launch of this first, private, German rocket.
The mission patch features the SR75 rocket ascending beneath the Southern Cross constellation, against the backdrop of the Australian sky. Symbolizing unity and collaboration, the flags of Germany, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia, orbit the design, representing the international support and cooperation fueling this endeavor.
Currently, the rocket SR75 from HyImpulse and its ground support equipment are well on the way to the coast of Australia with the final destination for the cargo being the harbor in Adelaide. The equipment and the HyImpulse launch team are on time for the launch window that will open at the end of April at the Koonibba test range, which is operated by Southern Launch.
HyImpulse’s SR75 is a single-stage rocket that is powered by a hybrid rocket engine. This innovative uses paraffin wax, a safe and readily available fuel, aiming to make access to space more cost-effective and sustainable. The foundation for this flight includes the motor test campaigns that was accomplished at the company’s test site on the Shetland Islands.
With this technology and this flexibility, HyImpulse plans to launch four SR75 rockets from various launch sites by mid 2025.
About HyImpulse
HyImpulse is a launch services provider based in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded with the goal to revolutionize access to space, HyImpulse’s orbital Small Launcher, SL1, is powered by a unique and proprietary hybrid propulsion system. This disruptive technology enables HyImpulse to offer affordable, frequent, responsive, and safe access to space for small satellites and spacecrafts. SL1 has a payload capacity of 600 kg to low earth orbit. SR75 is a single-stage rocket powered by the disruptive HyImpulse rocket engine technology using a solid paraffin fuel and liquid oxygen. It carries payloads up to 250 kg and to fly up to an altitude of 300 km. It is designed to launch microgravity experiments, to be used as a versatile rocket booster and it serves as the technology demonstrator for HyImpulse’s orbital launch vehicle, SL1. This SR75 maiden launch is set to flight-qualify the innovative hybrid propulsion technology, a cornerstone in the development of SL1.