Hyperbola-3

Overview

Two-stage, partially reusable methane-liquid oxygen rocket with a sea-recoverable first stage — iSpace's Falcon 9-class vehicle aimed at low-cost, high-cadence launch for satellite constellations.

JD-2 engines and both stages were qualified for flight by April 2026, with a pathfinder delivered to Wenchang and the Qinglan recovery drone ship ready. A first orbital flight with a sea-recovery attempt is targeted for 2026.

Key Specs