Copenhagen Suborbitals
Amateur crowdfunded human space programme
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| January 2025 | The Recruit Rocket, a single-stage 5-meter rocket weighing approximately 165 kg, is scheduled for static testing, representing a key milestone in the development of the rocket by new team members. |
| September 2024 | Two pressure hardened 950mm steel tanks for Spica have been constructed, and development of the BPM-25 engine class is well underway. |
| 2021 | Copenhagen Suborbitals launched the Recruits Initiative to attract and educate young talent in rocket science and technology, aimed at developing professionals for the space and defense industries. |
| 2018 | Conclusion of testing period for systems and technology on smaller Nexø class rockets, providing proven technologies for the Spica project. |
| August 4 2018 | Nexø II rocket launched using a BPM-5 engine, continuing the technology demonstration series before Spica rocket development. |
| June 2018 | Successfully launched the Nexø II rocket during the summer, demonstrating the organization's rocket development capabilities. |
| 2016 | Beginning of testing period for systems and technology on smaller Nexø class rockets, which would later inform Spica's development. |
| July 23 2016 | Nexø I rocket launched using a BPM-5 engine, serving as a technology demonstrator for future Spica rocket development. |
| 2015 | Copenhagen Suborbitals began receiving monthly support to cover most of its fixed costs through member contributions. |
| May 2 2015 | BPM-2 rocket engine underwent 4 separate static fire tests, successfully evaluating different fuel additives and jet vane materials using passive pressure blow-down method. |
| 2014 | Copenhagen Suborbitals designed their first crewed rocket and space capsule named Spica, planned to be 12-14 m tall with a 950 mm diameter. |
| 2011 | Copenhagen Suborbitals began launching home-built rockets, marking the start of their amateur space program. |
| November 15 2011 | CSS reached a milestone of 500 members. |
| 2010 | An independent group of space enthusiasts founded the Copenhagen Suborbitals Support group (CSS), with the purpose of supporting Copenhagen Suborbitals economically, morally, and practically. |
| 2010 | Within two days of its founding, the Copenhagen Suborbitals Support group (CSS) reached 100 members. |
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