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#160
by
catdlr
on 02 Jun, 2015 19:05
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First burn from the May 31st BPM5 static test
Published on Jun 2, 2015
Due to an error on the main valves the engine never transitions to a full main stage mode. It is however interesting to see how the copper vane burns away and the graphite vane lights up!
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#161
by
catdlr
on 24 Jun, 2015 22:31
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BPM5 Static Test 2 - Technical Video
Published on June the 22, 2015
This is the full technical video of the second static test of the BPM-5 rocket engine. The video shows all 4 burns performed on Saturday May 31 2015.
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#162
by
Prober
on 26 Jul, 2015 18:14
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Engine test fire live
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#163
by
Prober
on 26 Jul, 2015 19:56
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2nd burn unsuccessful forgot to arm igniter
3rd try in pressure buildup
looks like a success
now on to the vane tests
sadly after a few tests completed they ran out of LOX for their test article engine. They plan on another test this next week? Then its off to prepare for the sea launch.
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#164
by
catdlr
on 30 Jul, 2015 13:30
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2015 07 26 BPM5 Statisk Test 3
Published on Jul 30, 2015
This is the full technical video of the third static test of the BPM-5 rocket engine. The video shows all 3 burns performed on Sunday July 26 2015. (Burn #2 was aborted)
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#165
by
Prober
on 31 Jul, 2015 17:06
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Looks like CS is going for a final test.
Final engine test before flight:
This evening at from approx 18:00 CEST we will perform the final tests of the BPM-5 engine before flight.
Due to the urgency of these test and reduced manpower there will not be public access.
Live streaming:
We will stream via youtube here:
Estimated testplan: •A short qualification burn with the BPM-5/3 (Flight engine)
•Two long burns with the BPM-5/2
Edit: wrong utube link....Live now
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#166
by
Zaran
on 03 Aug, 2015 14:50
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After qualification burn of BPM-5 Sn.3 they noticed a small amount of damage (a scratch) in the throat of the engine, they are currently testing to see if the damage is superficial or not to the ability to fly the engine.
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#167
by
Zaran
on 07 Aug, 2015 11:43
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Testing is still ongoing on BPM-5 Sn.3, however they are looking into flying BPM-5 Sn.2 on Nexo I this year instead of the Sn.3 motor due to the defect that they found.
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#168
by
Prober
on 07 Aug, 2015 13:50
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Rocket launch coming up! We have booked the
last two weekends of August (2015) and the first two weekends of September as our launch window for the Nexø I rocket. Once ready, and the weather forecast is okay, we'll launch. Typically we launch early in the day, CEST, and our activity will be broadcast live on our youtube channel
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#169
by
Prober
on 11 Aug, 2015 21:35
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UPDATELooking for more funds.....
Progress report on the rocket:
All available hands are working on getting the rocket ready. We're also doing the final touches on our launch platform and support ship. So it's a very busy time in HAB.
Monday evening both the fuel and LOX tanks have been pressure tested and passed. Work on the cable tree for the rocket is also progressing great.
At the moment we're planning a launch attempt on August 21-23. If we can't make it then the last weekend in august and the first two weekends in September are also in scope.
Now back to work. We have a rocket to assemble.
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#170
by
Prober
on 14 Aug, 2015 13:57
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#171
by
Prober
on 20 Aug, 2015 20:12
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#172
by
Prober
on 20 Aug, 2015 20:15
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#173
by
Prober
on 23 Aug, 2015 16:35
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From todays CS email
Funding Update 76%
Progress report on the rocket:The assembled part of the rocket almost look like a rocket now. Engine and parachute barrel are now mounted. Piping and electronics on the way an the nosecone is getting its first coating.
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#174
by
Prober
on 25 Aug, 2015 14:15
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Progress report on the rocket:
The engine section is almost complete now, and the nose cone is getting layers of carbon fiber added.
Parachute compartment nearly done.
Edit: add pic
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#175
by
Prober
on 26 Aug, 2015 18:36
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A quick walk around the Nexø I rocket just a few weeks before launch
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#176
by
EgorBotts
on 26 Aug, 2015 20:54
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The indiegogo campain is done since yesterday, and the 100% goal seems reached
Launch is coming!
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#177
by
Prober
on 30 Aug, 2015 20:14
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The indiegogo campain is done since yesterday, and the 100% goal seems reached
Launch is coming!
Launch Update:"Launch of Nexø I:
We're now planning on launching Nexø I sometime between the 11th and 13th of September. "
Progress report on the rocket: We're mounted the assembled jet vanes and servos.
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#178
by
Prober
on 30 Aug, 2015 20:17
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Looks like an Open house at CS
Come see the Nexø I rocket
Saturday September 5th between 14:00 and 17:00
See the rocket and talk to some of its creators
"On Saturday, September 5th, it's the 5th anniversary of the launch attempt of HEAT-1X
On this special day for CS, we invite you to come and see the Nexø I rocket one last time before we transport it to Bornholm for this year's launch.
You'll also have the chance to meet some of the people who have helped to design, draw and build it.
We do not charge admission, we do not sell sausages, there is no convention speaker, no cheerleaders, no draw for a holiday, not even a cup of coffee.
There is only the Nexø rocket, in all its power and glory, in the workshop in which it was built.
We hope to see you there. "
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#179
by
Prober
on 06 Sep, 2015 23:54
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Launch Date Change
Launch postponed until September 19th-20th:
Unfortunately, the weather forecast for this weekend is looking quite bad, so we won't be able to launch the rocket as planned. We've extended our launch window and are hoping for better weather on September 19th-20th.
Newly released video The Nexø I rocket and it's creators.
