Introduction
Jiangsu Deep Blue Aerospace Co., Ltd. (Deep Blue Aerospace), headquartered in Xinwu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, is a commercial space enterprise focused on the research & development, production, and provision of commercial launch services for launch vehicles.
Since its establishment, the company has concentrated on the development of liquid reusable launch vehicles, aiming to significantly enhance humanity's capability to access space while drastically reducing the cost. The company's vision is to be "promotor of space transportation industry."
Deep Blue Aerospace's flagship products are the NEBULA series of launch vehicles: including the NEBULA-1 liquid reusable launch vehicle and the NEBULA-2 liquid reusable launch vehicle. Complementing these are the THUNDER series of liquid rocket engines: the THUNDER-R and THUNDER-RS kerosene/liquid oxygen engines; as well as a crew capsule spacecraft for suborbital travel. By achieving the vertical recovery and reuse of the first stage of the NEBULA series launch vehicles, Deep Blue Aerospace aims to substantially reduce launch service costs and enhance launch service capabilities.
Next, Deep Blue Aerospace will execute its planned first-stage vertical recovery flight test for the NEBULA-1A launch vehicle. Subsequently, the inaugural orbital launch of the NEBULA-1A launch vehicle is scheduled for 2025, with the specific launch date to be determined later.
Currently, the inaugural XINGYUN-1A rocket is progressing through ground testing of its subsystems according to plan, making an all-out effort towards the maiden launch mission.
In 2026, the NEBULA-1B rocket will undergo recovery technology enhancements to improve its capability to provide launch services for satellite customers.
In 2027, the large launch vehicle NEBULA-2 will enter its inaugural flight phase and commence commercial operations.
Commercial space holds boundless prospects and potential. As a player in this sunrise industry, Deep Blue Aerospace will uphold a pragmatic, innovative, rigorous, and efficient approach. The company is committed to providing ample launch capacity for the nation's space infrastructure development and driving the advancement of China's space transportation industry.
