Tag: Nyx
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The Exploration Company Tests Nyx Capsule Ahead of 2028 Mission
How Did The Exploration Company’s Nyx Capsule Perform in Drop Tests? The Exploration Company successfully completed a drop test of its Nyx cargo capsule, validating critical parachute systems ahead of a planned 2028 orbital demonstration mission. The test represents a key milestone for the European space logistics startup as it races to capture cargo delivery…
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The Exploration Company advances Nyx parachute recovery
The Exploration Company (TEC), developing the reusable Nyx spacecraft, has taken a significant step forward in its recovery system development. The company completed a dedicated drop test of the Nyx parachute system in the Mojave Desert, California, validating the critical transition from drogue to main parachutes. This test marks another milestone in TEC’s push to…
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TEC Nyx Spacecraft Completes Parachute Recovery Milestone
How close is Europe’s Nyx spacecraft to operational cargo flights? The Exploration Company (TEC) has successfully advanced parachute recovery testing for its Nyx reusable cargo spacecraft, marking a critical milestone toward the vehicle’s planned 2027 operational flights to the International Space Station. The European startup completed high-altitude drop tests validating the parachute deployment sequence that…
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Exploration Company Tests Nyx Capsule Splashdown Ahead of ISS Cargo Plans
European space logistics startup The Exploration Company has completed a controlled splashdown test of a scaled prototype of its Nyx reusable spacecraft, marking a key step toward its planned cargo missions to low Earth orbit. Founded in 2021, the company is developing Nyx as a reusable capsule designed initially to transport cargo to and from…
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The Exploration Company Acquires Germany’s Thrustworks to Boost Manufacturing Capacity
The Exploration Company has acquired German additive manufacturing firm Thrustworks, strengthening its production capabilities and broadening its commercial activities as it progresses toward the planned 2028 debut of its modular spacecraft, the company said on Monday. Thrustworks, founded in 2023, specialises in high-performance metal components for space and defence applications. The company provides end-to-end manufacturing…