STATIC FIRE VEHICLE

The first rocket ever built was meant only for static fire tests. When a static fire test is conducted, the rocket is free to rotate around its center of mass. This method of testing was essential in proving that the rocket could keep itself stable before flight tests.

FLIGHTS/TESTS:

Static fire 1 (11/5/22) – Partial success

Static fire 2 (1/2/23) – Success

TVC HOPPER

The first flight-worthy vehicle built by JRD Propulsion was a low altitude test rocket. The rocket was only intended to reach low altitudes and was designed to be as simple as possible. This meant that there was no recovery system, and the rocket would free-fall after motor burnout.

FLIGHTS/TESTS:

Flight 1 (2/16/23) – Failure

Flight 2 (2/17/23) – Success

Flight 3 (3/19/23) – Success

TVC DEV VEHICLE

The purpose of this rocket was to test new software and validate the control system for future landing tests. This rocket could reach higher altitudes and included a mechanical parachute deployment system, along with an upgraded flight computer.

FLIGHTS/TESTS:

Flight 1 (7/17/23) – Failure

Flight 2 (7/20/23) – Failure

Flight 3 (7/21/23) – Success

Flight 4 (8/12/23) – Success