Jiangsu Deep Blue Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd. (Chinese: 深蓝航天; lit. 'Deep Blue Aerospace') is a private space launch enterprise founded in November 2016 by Huo Liang.[1] The company is located in the Jiangsu province on the East coast of China. It is engaged in the development of reusable rockets.[2]
The company is developing the medium-class orbital launch vehicle “Nebula-1.” The rocket will use the 20-ton-thrust kerolox engine named Leiting-20.[1][3]
In October 2021, the company completed a 100-meter level launch and landing test with its Nebula M1 VTVL test stage.[4] In January 2022, the company secured nearly $31.5 million in funding.[5][6][7] On April 19, the company announced a new round of funding led by CMBC Int’l Holdings, which will be put towards developing the Nebula-1, the "Thunder" engine series, and other manufacturing processes.[8][9] The amount raised was not disclosed.[8]
On May 6, 2022, the Nebula M1 completed a one kilometer test, that included a vertical takeoff and vertical landing (VTVL) above Tongchuan, Shaanxi Providence.[1] The first orbital launch and recovery of the Nebula-1 is planned for late 2024.[1][10]
Nebula-2 is a medium to heavy-lift liquid-fuelled rocket powered by liquid oxygen and kerosene capable of lifting 20,000 kg of payload into LEO. The rocket is planned to be launched in late 2025.[11]
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