Skyrora, the trailblazing Edinburgh-based space tech firm, is making waves in the industry with its novel 3D-printed rocket engines. Made using Skyrora鈥檚 own Skyprint 2 machine, this new model halves the production time and cuts the costs compared to previous designs.
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The Magic of Skyprint 2
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Most of us associate 3D printing with plastic arts and craft creations, but Skyrora鈥檚 Skyprint 2 takes this technology to new heights. Instead of plastic, this remarkable machine creates rocket components using Inconel, a nickel-chromium metal alloy that can withstand extreme temperatures while maintaining its strength. This 3D-printed approach cuts the creation time of core rocket components from 10 weeks to just two, a game-changing shift in production speed.
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Testing the Waters at Midlothian
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This summer, Skyrora鈥檚 new engines will be put to the test at Midlothian鈥檚 rocket testing hub, the UK鈥檚 largest facility of its kind. Nestled on the site of a former quarry, this testing facility will undertake rigorous trials every week over the summer. Each test will task the engine with running for 250 seconds 鈥� the same amount of time it would need to run in a real mission to reach orbit.
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The Bright Future of UK鈥檚 Space Sector
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Volodymyr Levykin, Skyrora鈥檚 CEO, is confident that the new engines bring the company closer to its first commercial orbital launch. 鈥淲ith our purpose-built rocket manufacturing and testing facilities in Scotland, we are proud to be localising as much of the launch value chain as possible,鈥� he said.
The innovative technology developed by Skyrora鈥檚 engineers and the company鈥檚 commitment to sustainable design are setting the stage for a renaissance in the UK鈥檚 space sector. 鈥淭he new engine technology鈥� are a testament to the innovation taking place in the UK space sector,鈥� Levykin added.
Skyrora鈥檚 recent progress is a beacon of hope for UK鈥檚 space tech ambitions, after the bankruptcy filing of Virgin Orbit in April 2023. Aided by their novel approach and the use of state-of-the-art technology, Skyrora is all set to propel the UK into the future of space exploration.
