Engine tests validate electric pump system
Chinese aerospace startup Spark Space reported a series of successful tests on its newly designed rocket engine. The trials confirmed the operation of an electrically driven pump that feeds propellant into the combustion chamber.
New financing rounds to support development
At the same time, the company closed multiple funding rounds, attracting hundreds of millions of yuan from investors. The capital will be used to advance the design, manufacturing and integration of the planned launch vehicle.
Aiming to build the largest electric‑pump‑fed rocket
Spark Space’s ambition is to create the biggest rocket of its class equipped with an electric pump‑feed system. Compared with conventional hydraulic pumps, the electric solution promises higher efficiency and lower mass.
Future milestones
With financing secured, the startup intends to move to serial production of the engine and begin integration tests with the full rocket. A maiden flight is targeted for the next year.
Implications for China’s launch market
The technology could enhance the competitiveness of Chinese launch service providers and contribute to more cost‑effective access to space.