Based on its results, a technical task will be drawn up for the corresponding development work
MOSCOW, November 30. /tass/. The research work on the creation of a parachute system for the return stages of space rockets is planned to be opened in 2022. This was reported to TASS by the press service of the Technodinamika holding of Rostec State Corporation.
"The holding will begin research on the creation of a parachute system for the return stages of space rockets in 2022. According to its results, a technical task will be drawn up for the corresponding development work," the press service said.
Currently, Russia is developing a methane rocket "Amur" with a reusable return stage. In October 2020, Roscosmos and Progress RCC signed a contract for the development of a preliminary design of a space rocket complex. "Amur" with a reusable returnable first stage will be able to launch up to 10.5 tons of payload into low Earth orbit against 8.5 tons of Soyuz-2 series rockets.
Reusable space rocket stages are one of the main trends in rocket engineering today. In the USA, currently there are returnable stages in SpaceX's Falcon rockets, in Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket. Reusable rockets are also being developed in China and Europe.
