According to Galactic Energy, as reported by Science and Technology Daily , Tuesday, the test was conducted to verify the design, manufacturing and system integration of the CQ-90 rocket engine.
During testing, the engine started smoothly, operated stably with clear flame visibility, and stopped normally.
Test data shows that all engine performance parameters meet design specifications, with combustion efficiency exceeding 96 percent.
The liquid oxygen-kerosene CQ-90 engine was developed by Galactic Energy for PALLAS-2 as an upgrade of the CQ-50 engine. It has a bidirectional tilt capability of up to 6 degrees, can be fired repeatedly, and has variable thrust over a wide range.
With a diameter of 4.5 meters, the PALLAS-2 rocket has two configurations. The base configuration has a takeoff mass of approximately 757 tons, a takeoff thrust of approximately 910 tons, and a payload capacity to low - Earth orbit (LEO) of 20 tons.
Meanwhile, the rocket's strap-on booster configuration has a takeoff mass of approximately 1,950 tons, a takeoff thrust of approximately 2,730 tons, and a payload capacity to LEO of 58 tons.
