March 19, 2022

DRONE SHOT GEO TEST!

Drone shot of our GEO engine being tested!

We successfully performed two re-ignitions, completing three engine burns in total.

This test was designed to prove the engine's re-start capability, which is crucial for complex missions like a GEO insertion.

After a primary insertion burn, the spacecraft is required to transfer to a graveyard orbit for end of life, and reigniting the engine 2 to 3 times is required to perform this maneuver.