RLV-LEX

Mission Objective

Demonstrate autonomous landing of a space plane.

Summary

Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission.

Timeline

  • Test: 2 April 2023

Key Facts

Year 2023
Type Rocket/Tech Demo
Vehicle Chinook Helicopter
  • RLV released from 4.5km altitude.
  • Successfully performed approach and landing on runway.
  • Critical step towards reusable rockets.