Mission Roadmap

The Path to First Flight

From initial setup to full-scale development — every milestone on our journey to reusable space access.

Ground Development Orbit
Completed In Progress Upcoming
01
Completed

Mission Inception

Established Cosmo Crawler with a clear vision: build a fully reusable launch vehicle using hybrid landing technology to lower cost and risk for space access.

  • Vision & Strategy
  • Team Formation
02
Completed

Propulsion Research

Researched next-generation rocket propellants and selected an electric pump feed architecture — enabling cleaner combustion and simplified engine design.

  • Propellant Selection
  • Feed System Design
03
Completed

Engine Design & CAD

Designed the reaction control engine in CAD with full thermal and flow considerations. Partnered with Onshape and cloud tools for collaborative engineering.

  • CAD Modeling
  • Simulation
04
Completed

Additive Manufacturing

3D-printed engine components in super aluminum-silicon alloy (Al-Si) — an aerospace-grade material that enables rapid iteration and complex internal geometries.

  • Al-Si Alloy
  • 3D Printing
05
Completed

Prototype Assembly

Assembled the first reaction control engine prototype with electric pump motors and integrated feed lines — validating mechanical fit and system integration.

  • RCS Engine
  • System Integration

Engine Fire Footage

Real ignition and burn footage from our reaction control engine — recorded from two camera angles on the test stand.

Camera Angle 1

Side View — Ignition & Burn

Side-angle capture showing engine ignition, flame stability, and exhaust plume during the cold-fire test.

Camera Angle 2

Alternate View — Full Test Run

Second camera perspective documenting the complete firing event from another vantage point.

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Angle 1
Angle 2
Completed

Cold Fire Testing

Conducted cold-fire tests with ignition to characterize dynamic combustion properties, pressure profiles, and engine response under real operating conditions. Footage captured from two camera angles.

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  • Ignition Test
  • Data Collection
07
In Progress

CAIMAN 2000 Engine

Scaling propulsion to the CAIMAN 2000 — a micro-category liquid engine delivering 1,000 kgf at 60 bar and 2,200+ kgf at full thrust, with continuous restart capability.

  • 1,000–2,200 kgf
  • Restart Capable
08
In Progress

Hybrid Landing R&D

Developing hybrid landing systems that combine proven recovery methods with novel control logic — reducing landing risk and enabling rapid vehicle turnaround.

  • Recovery Systems
  • Guidance & Control
09
Upcoming

Vehicle Integration

Integrating engines, avionics, structures, and landing systems into a complete reusable launch vehicle architecture ready for ground and flight testing.

  • Avionics
  • Structures
10
Destination

First Flight

The culmination of every milestone — demonstrating reusable launch capability and proving that affordable, reliable access to space is within reach.

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6 Milestones Completed
2 Active Development Phases
1 First Flight Ahead