Having built a hybrid engine, Nepali engineers prepare for 4.1-metre rocket’s vertical test flight
Summary
Nepal's Mach24 Orbitals, developing the country's first hybrid rocket engine, prepares for a 4.1-metre rocket's vertical test flight amid regulatory challenges, aiming to advance Nepal's space technology sector.
Key Points
- A Nepali aerospace startup, Mach24 Orbitals, has developed Nepal's first hybrid rocket propulsion system after 55 ground tests.
- Mach24 plans a vertical test flight of a 4.1-metre, 42-kilogram rocket to reach about one kilometre in altitude.
- Government regulatory gaps have caused approval delays, exposing lack of standard processes for experimental rocket launches in Nepal.
- Mach24 aims to establish a regional launch service, highlighting the need for Nepal to develop clear aerospace policies and a dedicated space authority.
