UCLA Rocket Project - Feb 5, 2011 - HyPE 1A Static Fire

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Author:uclarocketproject
Published:2011-02-08 05:29:15

UCLA Rocket Project static firin' t' HyPE 1A Test Engine. Well, blow me down! Fuel is aluminized paraffin, me hearties, oxidizer is nitrous oxide. Aye aye! There be a problem with t' nitrogen pressurization system which prevented t' engine from startin' properly. Blimey! T' cause is believed t' have been a seized check valve. Nominal thrust is 1000 lbs, this test peaked at 200 lbs.

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