Dear readers,
This is a quick video and photo update of the engine tests performed today of Launch Escape System engine BIG-LES and active guided rocket SAPPHIRE-1.
Both engine had a great burn and so far it seems like we got the results we wanted. BIG-LES had a 3 seconds perfect burn providing about 8 tonnes of thrust and will eventually be used for a LES-test of space capsule Tycho Deep Space Summer 2011. Sapphire had a perfect long burn while the jet vane rudders were running a preprogrammed sequence while measuring the steering force on the rocket with load-cells.
More data, graphs, images and videos will be coming soon. So far enjoy these images and videos.
SAPPHIRE-1 guided rocket engine. Image: Morten Bulskov
Jet rudders before the test of SAPPHIRE-1. Image: Kristian von Bengtson
Jet rudders after burn. Image: Kristian von Bengtson
COPENHAGEN SUBORBITALS DEDICATES THESE TESTS TO BASTIAN PAASCH JØRGENSEN (2009-2011)
Ad Astra Kristian von Bengtson
