On November 12 ARCA performed an EcoRocket second stag test to further validate the rocket's Reaction Control System (RCS) in dynamic conditions. The test allowed us to gather valuable data regarding the aerospike engine and our ecological water-based propulsion technology. It also provided plenty of data on the vehicle’s dynamic stability and its reaction control system, increasing our confidence in a successful first launch in January 2022. EcoRocket is using a cost-effective ecological propulsion system that is a major step forward compared to the expensive, polluting and toxic launch vehicles the European Space Agency and other European companies currently use or have under development. In contrast to those, EcoRocket is fully aligned with the European Commission’s environmental policies and objectives. #HelloGreenRockets #LansămRomânia If you like this video series, consider supporting it on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arcaspace

In an unmanned aviation history first, a drone has raced the orbital class rocket, EcoRocket. The event took place at ARCA’s test facility, on November 12, 2012. The drone was hovering close to the launch silo, during the rocket’s countdown. After the rocket took off, the drone successfully matched the rocket’s climbing speed. After a few seconds though, the rocket’s higher thrust to weight ratio started to make a difference, and the drone couldn’t keep up. We should applaud the drone’s pilot skills, who was the first in unmanned aviation history to race an orbital rocket. EcoRocket is built by ARCA, and will perform its first orbital flight in 2022. Footage: Drone pilot: Livyu FPV Second drone pilot: Alexandru Tache Iulian Mihai Dumitru Popescu Larisa Manole Cosmin Diaconescu Radu Cretu #HelloGreenRockets #LansămRomânia If you like this video series, consider supporting it on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arcaspace Music License: Epic Motivational Action Trailer, V. Taran / Music Standard License purchased from Envato Market / Invoice IVIP45674446 / Order 155340096 / 19 Nov 2021.

During the last month, we have continued our EcoRocket tests, and we have made progress in spite of major bureaucratic obstacles. After the Civil Aviation Authority’s wrongful decision to deny the launch clearance for the planned EcoRocket flight on October 8, ARCA decided to take the matter to higher state authorities. They are now investigating it formally. After further discussions with all key stakeholders, the first EcoRocket launch is now rescheduled for January 2022. This delay has had a major impact on our schedule and budget, but it has not stopped our work. On November 12 ARCA transported the EcoRocket second stage to its test facility for further dynamic and propulsion system tests. For this test, we used a specially-designed and -built silo. We elevated the test vehicle above ground, and attached its ballast, just as it would happen during a sea-based launch. For the whole duration of the test, the vehicle was tethered to the ground. The test allowed us to gather valuable data regarding the aerospike engine and our ecological water-based propulsion technology. It also provided plenty of data on the vehicle’s dynamic stability and its reaction control system, increasing our confidence in a successful first launch in January 2022. EcoRocket is using a cost-effective ecological propulsion system that is a major step forward compared to the expensive, polluting and toxic launch vehicles the European Space Agency and other European companies currently use or have under development. In contrast to those, EcoRocket is fully aligned with the European Commission’s environmental policies and objectives. #HelloGreenRockets #LansămRomânia If you like this video series, consider supporting it on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arcaspace Music License: The Epic, M. Vorobiov, RapirasMaks, Music Standard License purchased from Envato Market, Invoice IVIP45631927, Order 155183654, 17 Nov 2021.

ARCA was subject to a major cyber attack. My personal Facebook and Instagram accounts were deleted and our official Facebook pages ARCA and Launch Romania were taken over by another party. We don’t know who is behind this cyber crime and as of now it’s not clear what the attackers want. Please avoid accessing the ARCA and Launch Romania pages as we are no longer controlling them and this might pose a security threat. Meanwhile, we are going to interact with all those interested in the program development on my new Facebook profile: https://web.facebook.com/dumitrupopescu8 It would be helpful if you would share this announcement on your facebook profiles for a wider distribution. Thank you very much!

No English subtitles available yet. Acest eveniment a fost transmis în direct pe Facebook, la data de 13 octombrie 2021. La data de 1 octombrie 2021 Autoritatea Aeronautică Civilă Romănă (AACR) și-a declinat competența cu privire la eliberarea avizului pentru lansarea EcoRocket în fereastra 8-12 octombrie 2021. Ca urmare a acestui fapt, ROMATSA nu a putut activa zona de restricție aeriană pentru buna desfășurare a activității de lansare. În cadrul acestei conferințe de presă analizăm situația creată, cauzele și pașii următori pentru deblocarea cât mai rapidă a situației. #LansămRomânia #HelloGreenRockets If you like this video series, consider supporting it on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arcaspace