Space Epoch
Space Epoch is a Chinese space launch company based on Beijing, which is developing a stainless-steel, methane-liquid oxygen type rocket, named XZY-1 or Yuanxingzhe-1.
The company secured a 200 million yuan in financing in 2023.
A collaboration with Taobao to make reusable rockets for parcel delivery was announced in March 2024.
History
In January 2023, the company performed hot fire tests of its rocket.The XZY-1 rocket is 64 meters tall, with a payload capacity of 6.500 kg to 1.100 km sun-synchronous orbit. The tanks are three and fours meter diameter. The cargo cabin has a volume of over 120 m3.
The Yuanxingzhe 1 is designed to be reusable and capable to sea landing.
First flight is planned in 2025.