iRocket said its heavyweight proof-of-design IRX-100 reached roughly 3.7 kilometers in altitude, with higher range and performance expected from a lighter, fully fueled version. Credit: iRocket TAMPA, Fla. — Innovative Rocket Technologies’ (iRocket) plans for a fully reusable satellite launcher got a boost from the first flight test of IRX-100, a short-range missile the startup hopes will generate near-term revenue to support its orbital Shockwave vehicle. According to the New York–based v...