Poland Makes History with First Hydrogen Peroxide-Powered Suborbital Rocket
Key Ideas
  • Engineers from Łukasiewicz Research Network in Poland achieve a significant milestone in the space industry by launching the IRL-33 Amber 2K rocket, powered by 98% hydrogen peroxide, into suborbital space.
  • The rocket, a collaborative effort between Aviation Poland and Polsa, reaches an altitude of approximately 100 km using a hybrid engine that combines hydrogen peroxide as an oxidizer and solid-fuel engines, showcasing speeds nearing 1.4 km/s.
  • The innovative rocket serves not only for technological tests in the space industry but also has broader applications, including atmospheric research and facilitating new space discoveries, reflecting a commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly space transportation.
  • Dr. Paweł Stężycki, the director of the Institute of Aviation, highlights the project's aim to demonstrate the feasibility of eco-friendly elements in space transportation, hinting at a promising future ahead for space exploration and research.
The Polish space industry has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with the successful launch of the IRL-33 Amber 2K rocket, powered by 98% hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant. This historic achievement was made possible by the collaborative efforts of engineers from the Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Aviation and Aviation Poland, with co-financing from Polsa. The rocket, the first of its kind to utilize such a high concentration of hydrogen peroxide as an oxidizer, was launched from Andøya, Norway, reaching a suborbital altitude of about 100 km. Equipped with a hybrid engine combining hydrogen peroxide and solid-fuel engines, the rocket showcased impressive speeds of up to 1.4 km/s. The primary purpose of this pioneering invention was to conduct technological tests for the space industry and scientific research, but its applications extend far beyond, encompassing atmospheric research and the potential for new space discoveries. Dr. Paweł Stężycki, the director of the institute, emphasized the project's broader goal of demonstrating the feasibility of sustainable and eco-friendly transportation in space. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the realm of space exploration, hinting at a promising future for environmentally-conscious space endeavors.
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