Planned Static Fire Test of LOX/Propylene Engine, Oct. 23, 2004
The CALVEIN team is gearing up for a third static fire test of a
500 lbf engine using LOX and propylene as propellants for Sat. Oct. 23.
As usual, the actual test time will depend on last minute preparations.
Propylene is being considered because it offers slightly higher ISP than
RP-1, can be densified to get approximately the same density as kerosene,
and is more environmentally friendly than RP-1.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE MTA
Per Reaction Research Society policy, people attending tests are now
required to obtain full-year membership PRIOR to the test date.
CSULB affiliates (students, faculty and friends) interested in attending
the test* and who are not already RRS members should submit a completed
application form available on the RRS website at http://www.rrs.org along
with $35 check made payable to the RRS by Thursday,
Oct. 21 (the team will meet in the Aerospace Systems Integration
lab (ECS 104) at the regular hours).
For operations at the Mojave Test Area, including logistics and direction information, click here.
For additional information about
either the CALVEIN project and/or the cooperative program between
CSULB and Garvey Spacecraft Corporation, please contact the following
project representatives:
