Rocket Recovery Services
Space launch operations don’t end when the rocket leaves the pad. Recovering valuable booster components from the ocean requires precision technology, experienced personnel, and rapid response capabilities. Phoenix delivers all three.
Through the use of our Remora Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), Towed Pinger Locator TPL), and Side Scan Sonar systems, Phoenix provides reliable, efficient, and safe rocket booster recovery services for commercial space providers and government launch programs
Key Capabilities
Booster Location & Identification
- Acoustic beacon detection using Towed Pinger Locator (TPL)
- Wide-area seabed imaging with Side Scan Sonar
- High-resolution video and sonar imaging
- Rapid subsea search and identification
- Precise positioning and navigation
Inspection & Documentation
- Detailed visual inspection of booster components
- Real-time video feed to topside teams
- Comprehensive condition documentation
Recovery Operations
- ROV manipulator-assisted rigging and attachment
- Lift line installation and recovery preparation
- Integration with surface lift systems and recovery vessels
Post-Recovery Support
- Hardware stabilization and transport preparation
- Engineering data capture for launch analysis
- Coordination with launch providers and recovery teams
Why Phoenix
- Experienced subsea recovery specialists
- Rapid mobilization from strategically located U.S. bases
- Proven ROV technology and offshore operations expertise
- Integrated engineering, marine operations, and subsea recovery support
Phoenix combines advanced subsea technology with decades of offshore operational experience to deliver reliable recovery solutions for today’s rapidly expanding commercial space sector.
Supporting the Future of Space Launch
As launch cadence increases worldwide, efficient booster recovery operations are becoming more critical than ever. Phoenix’s integrated subsea recovery approach—combining TPL acoustic tracking, Side Scan Sonar seabed imaging, and Remora ROV intervention–provides launch providers with the capability needed to locate, inspect, and recover booster hardware safely and efficiently.