This week in rocket engine development, we have some exciting updates to ignite your curiosity!
Firefly Aerospace
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We’re also developing apprenticeships in Software Engineering and Data Science to attract new talent and leverage our extensive industry experience.
On the administrative front, we’ve completed tax filings and implemented a Non-Disclosure Agreement for collaborations while exploring open-sourcing options.
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.
Thank you for your unwavering support and patience. Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, stay cryo-cool!
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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