Copenhagen Suborbitals Updates and Testing

• #580 by FutureSpaceTourist on 23 Jul, 2023 15:21
• #581 by FutureSpaceTourist on 29 Aug, 2023 14:40
• https://twitter.com/copsub/status/1696516849851130188
  
  

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  Our automated rocket engine welder had its first integrated run with the automatic wire feeder and the results look promising! 🚀
  
  Scott is wrestling his own software into compliance now, and then it's down to fine-tuning all of the parameters for production.

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• #582 by FutureSpaceTourist on 03 Sep, 2023 14:39
• #583 by FutureSpaceTourist on 05 Sep, 2023 13:54
• https://twitter.com/copsub/status/1699056355498209281
  
  

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  Lots of work going on to get our test infrastructure ready for the BPM-25 rocket engine static fire! 🚀
  
  ✅Making pressure sensors for the water flow test stand.
  ✅Machining Teflon spacers for propellant tank fluid level sensors.
  ✅Machining filters for propellant tanks & more!

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• #584 by FutureSpaceTourist on 14 Sep, 2023 15:57
• https://twitter.com/copsub/status/1702318900984377600
  
  

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  To make our BPM-25 rocket engine welds reliable and repeatable, our DIY CNC welder has to be finely tuned to balance the rotation speed of the engine, the horizontal position of the TIG torch, its power and wire feed rate.
  
  We are pleased with the first integrated tests, though!
• #585 by catdlr on 09 Oct, 2023 05:21
• The LEAST aerodynamic rocket ever?
  
  

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  TIMESTAMPS:
  00:00 - Intro
  00:24 - Why this is a rocket
  02:03 - A tour of the test container
  05:24 - Sneak peek at the thrust structure
  06:44 - New features
  08:01 - Options for pressurization systems
  08:44 - Testing
  09:25 - Next steps and quick updates
  11:11 - Outro
  

  
  
• #586 by FutureSpaceTourist on 16 Mar, 2024 17:20
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  Screen grab of patch is attached

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• #587 by catdlr on 14 Apr, 2024 15:37
• #588 by FutureSpaceTourist on 07 Jul, 2024 14:14
• #589 by FutureSpaceTourist on 14 Aug, 2024 00:23
• https://twitter.com/copsub/status/1823368458932728182
  
  

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  Work on the piping for the Spica rocket engine test stand is progressing well. The test stand's tanks are actually temporarily repurposed from Spica I, meaning they will have undergone numerous burn sequences before the actual flight 🚀

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