Shanghai Cosmoleap Aerospace Science and Technology Co., Ltd., China

Brief Biography:
Mr. Chen Shuguang is the chairman of the Shanghai Cosmoleap Aerospace Science and Technology Co., Ltd. He has been working in this industry for 13 years, he was the deputy general manager of a top-tier Chinese company in this field, the first successful Vertical Takeoff Vertical Landing Rocket in China has been achieved by his team. As the founder of Cosmoleap, he is leading the company in developing a Reusable Commercial Launch Vehicle, which is named as YQ-1 rocket, powered by liquid oxygen and methane. The YQ-1 rocket boasts a diameter of 4.2 meters and a lift-off mass of approximately 550 tons, its first stage can be recovered along its flight path utilizing the recovery tower. Under his leadership, Cosmoleap is resolutely advancing toward its vision of becoming the world's premier space transportation service provider.
 
Speech Title:
Research Progress and Development Direction for Ground-Based Capture Reusable Launch Vehicles
 
Abstract:
Reusable launch vehicles represent a crucial pathway to achieve large-scale, low-cost access to space. The vertical takeoff and vertical landing (VTVL) reuse model has already been successfully commercialized. Reusability brings rockets back to their fundamental purpose of transportation, and with generational advantages in low cost, high frequency launch and high reliability, reusable launch vehicles have rapidly become the mainstream in the international space launch market. The first step toward reusability involves intact recovery of the first-stage rocket. Ground-based capture represents a recovery method characterized by long buffer distances, minimal braking force, low rocket overload and impact, offering greater reliability and cost-effectiveness. Based on the progress of Chinese first tower-based rocket recovery, this report explores the development needs and trends of commercial rockets.