PRE-TEST OPERATIONS

On July 19^th, 2024, ABL conducted RS1 vehicle operations with the objective of a 13-second static fire of all 11 first stage engines. Our launch team commanded RS1 and GS0 through a smooth, flight-like countdown. After polling “GO,” we entered Terminal Count at 8:20PM, handing over control to RS1 for the final ten minutes of the countdown…

Scout Space is planning to send its first standalone spacecraft to orbit aboard the third flight of ABL’s RS1 rocket this year, the space domain awareness startup announced today.

ABL Space Systems has appointed Kevin Sagis to the newly created position of Chief Product Officer and Enterprise Chief Engineer.  Sagis will direct ABL’s execution strategy and technical program roadmap, as well as manage technical risk through flight.  He will also oversee ABL’s Mission Assurance activities and Chief Engineer’s office.

The Federal Aviation Administration notified ABL Space Systems it has closed the mishap investigation into the Flight 1 anomaly of the RS1 launch vehicle that occurred on Jan. 10, 2023.