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June 13, 2024
The MECO - Issue #8
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This week in rocket engine development, we have some exciting updates to ignite your curiosity!
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Firefly Aerospace
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Stepping up its game with the Miranda engine. They've completed 14 hot fires on stubby engines and are now gearing up for a full-length Miranda engine test. Their co-located manufacturing and test facilities at Rocket Ranch make this rapid development possible.
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Rocket Lab
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Making waves with their Archimedes engine progress. They've attracted industry veterans like Nickey Rains, Rocket Lab Stennis test manager, to oversee their hot-fire campaign. This engine is designed to power their Neutron rocket, and it looks like they're on track to achieve their goal.
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Latitude
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Hard at work assembling the test bench structure for their Navier flight rocket engine. This structure will support their testing campaign at AeroParisVatry and serve as a development base for their future Zephyr launch table.
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Relativity Space
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Iterating rapidly on their Aeon R engine design. They've completed three full iterations, which means their Terran R rocket will be more mature and advanced for reliable reusability and performance by the time it flies in 2026.
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Tianlong 3
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Assembly is complete, and the rocket is set to undergo a full-system hot test by the end of June before its first flight test. This Chinese rocket has 9 engines, including the Tianhuo 12 engine, which has undergone successful tests.
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Building Momentum: New Partnerships, Team Growth, and More
We’ve made significant strides at Loren Aerospace, securing a business loan crucial for a government grant and landing a contract for AI character development with a AAA game studio, ensuring stable revenue.
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We’re expanding our team, interviewing candidates to enhance game content and tutorials, and fostering collaborations with UCL students in the Race 2 Space UK competition and an aerospace engineer using LorenSim and LorenCAD.
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We’re also developing apprenticeships in Software Engineering and Data Science to attract new talent and leverage our extensive industry experience.
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On the administrative front, we’ve completed tax filings and implemented a Non-Disclosure Agreement for collaborations while exploring open-sourcing options.
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Despite some delays, we’re committed to keeping you informed and are excited to focus on completing the C++ port of the gas network solver and the UI for the first Early Access release in a few months.
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Thank you for your unwavering support and patience. Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, stay cryo-cool!
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Creator of Meco Rocket Simulator
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That's a wrap for this week's rocket engine development news! Stay tuned for more updates as these projects continue to push the boundaries of space exploration.
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