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Oct 26, 2023 · ABL Space Systems has been quiet since the company conducted its first launch attempt in January, which resulted in the rocket crashing back down to Earth a little over 10 seconds after liftoff....
Here is a summary of root causes for RS-1's recent scrubs (ABL Space, 🇺🇸). #1. Failure of a Stage-1 Fuel Pressurization Valve. #2. Insufficient LOx conditioning resulted in low pressure in the gas generators. #3. Marginally low pressure detected in TEA-TEB chamber.
This means RS1 can be moved easily by air, land, or sea to a desired launch site. The vehicle is powered by LOx and RP-1 or Jet-A, available at airfields worldwide. RS1 can be readied for launch in less time, with less people, and with a smaller footprint.
It turned out the performance impact of running fewer blades was minimal, so we cut the number down, allowing our machinist to use larger, less fragile tools. Machine time dropped to less than a day, which was a significant win for turbine cost and machine time.
May 2, 2024 · The E2 Engine is a simple, robust, resilient machine. It starts up. It burns smooth. It shuts down. It’s tolerant to a variety of startup sequences and inlet conditions. Recently, a qualification E2 engine achieved a 4x life on total duration and starts.
ABL themselves are relatively quiet - but perhaps they are quiet because they are not making the progress they thought they would? Let's examine the data. Going back a couple of years...
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Feb 14, 2024 · Designer and manufacturer of orbital launch vehicles and deployable ground systems that enable responsive launch capabilities delivered in a shipping container. ABL Space Systems is building America’s next great launch company, with radical new perspectives on flexible, transportable, and cost-effective rockets and launch infrastructure.
