TECHNOLOGY | OCT 17, 2021

iSpace announced that the high-altitude escape test of its CapsuleTwo spacecraft is expected to take place next week.

In the test, a Beta carrying a CapsuleTwo spacecraft will lift off from Pad B at LC-1. Seventy-four seconds after liftoff, the Capsule will fire its escape thrusters to pull the spacecraft away from the rocket, simulating the ability to escape a malfunctioning booster. The capsule will then descend under parachutes for a splashdown in the ocean several dozen kilometers off the east coast.

The Beta first stage for the high-attitude escape test, designated B.012, which previously launched the Firmament L1 mission. The second stage will be a flight model but will not have a vacuum engine since the abort will take place prior to when the second stage would ignite.

iSpace team has been testing the spacecraft and its redundant safety systems since early this year. The demonstration of CapsuleTwo's launch escape system is one of the final major tests for us before the droonauts will fly aboard the spacecraft.

CAPSULE II

A New Ride to Orbit

CapsuleTwo will build on iSpace’s proven experience developing the Crew Scorpio. The spacecraft showcases our innovation in design and player experience. Capsule upgrades included:

• Touchscreen for in-flight updates and vehicle control

• Insulated wall linings to reduce temperature inside the capsule

• Gamma docking system allows the capsule to dock with space station

• 3x Windows