Successful Static-Fire test of HM-02 HRM | Dec. 27, 2023

June 23, 2024

/// SUCCESSFUL HOT-FIRE TEST OF HM-02 HRM

On Dec. 27th, 2023, Agnite Space successfully completed the Hot-fire test of HM-02(Hybrid Motor-02) at Structure and Propulsion Testing Facility(SPTF), Uthain Republic.

HM-02 is Agnite Space's 2nd Hybrid Rocket Motor(HRM) which is a subscale prototype of Akash's first stage. This test article verfied all the system like avionics, structural integrity, software and especially the electric oxidiser pump. The prototype utilized Paraffin Wax as Fuel and Nitrous Oxide as oxidiser(Akash's 1st stage will have LOX as Oxidiser). The test lasted for 85s. No gimbal systems were tested[1]. The motor casing is made out 3D printed carbon fiber using our Nirman 3D printer.

Inching closer to first launch of Akash with each successful test....

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» Notes :

• [1] Gimbal systems have been tested on HM-03

Have a look at hot-fire footage[Placeholder-awaiting video to get uploaded]

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