Propulsion

    Dual fire of LOX Methane
    Dual fire of LOX Methane 870 lb (395 kg) Reaction Control Engine.

    WSTF offers numerous ambient pressure and altitude stands to test rocket propulsion test systems as well as single rocket engines. Propellant capabilities include hypergolic and liquid oxygen/hydrocarbons. Both propellant and test article temperature conditioning is available, as well as the capability to provide saturated propellants to the test article inlets.

    Six test stands provide vacuum test capability, and three test stands provide ambient testing to an altitude of 5,000 ft (1,500 m) above sea level for the space shuttle, International Space Station, government agencies, or commercial industry.

    Propulsion Facts Data Sheet

    WSTF Test Stands

    For additional information, contact David L. Baker at (575) 524-5605, or david.l.baker@nasa.gov.

Propulsion Capabilities