This interesting and successful test is not just a fun science experiment, it can prove to be a huge leap towards permanent space exploration. The rocket created by the company uses methane gas obtained from cow dung as its fuel, making it the world’s first orbital rocket powered by abundant and durable resources. The static fire test successfully ignited the engine for 10 seconds, producing a powerful blue flame. The achievement is after the development of the Gobar-fuel rocket engine of the European Space Agency, but the intersteller technologies are the first private company to do so.
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Here’s a short footage of IST’s first static fire test using liquid biomethane🚀 pic.twitter.com/695ld0kgmo– Intesteller Technologies (@ISLLLARTECH_EN) December 7, 2023
Unlike traditional rocket fuel, which removes a large amount of greenhouse gases, dung fuel burns more cleanly, which will reduce the environmental impact of space travel. It is like giving the rocket a manure.
Cow dung is abundant and easily available, which makes it cheaper and more accessible fuel sources than traditional options. This technique converts a useless product into a valuable resource.
Interestler is not the first to take interest in cow’s cow dung rocket. The European Space Agency is also searching for this alternative fuel. But they are the first private company to successfully turn the engine to lead them to the field.
Company Release According to, the ongoing series of static fire test is set to increase the progress and progress in the development and manufacture of 130KN-category operating models.