29/11/2021
3... 2… 1… IGNITION!
B2Space is one step closer to reach orbit… the past week the team accomplished an important milestone launching a 5,5 kNs total impulse rocket from our launch tube.
This critical ground test demonstrated different systems that will
be flying in our Rockoon (Balloon + Rocket), such as the ignition control and safety systems, the launch tube and the Satellite Telecommand System. Additionally, the rocket worked as expected
The test was performed in a controlled area where the launch of the rocket occurred inside a bunker, ensuring extra-safety measures in case any deviation of the system, however as it could be observed in the video, the rocket went straight to its objective.
When you check the video, tell us if you could see the “Mach Diamonds” at the exhaust of the rocket!
Next steps would be the performance of an open launch from the whole launch platform, hanging from a crane, in the same way it will be hanging from the balloon in the stratosphere, thus demonstrating the complete pointing and stabilization system.
After that B2Space would be ready to perform the first Rockoon launch demonstrating the whole Rockoon system.
