About Colossus

Colossus is a newly designed Static Fire Test stand. Designed to be built on a trailer, it will be extremely mobile, eliminating hours of prep spent on previous systems.

NASA engineers have graciously provided us with invaluable resources and advice for redesigning the system. Our end goal is to create a flexible system that will be able to accommodate engines of various sizes and thrusts, allowing other organizations to utilize Colossus for testing.

Tech Specs

Structure designed to withstand 5000lbf of thrust

Current plumbing sizing configuration allows for 2700lbs

Maximum pressure of 1350psi

Maximum mass flow rate of 4gal/s

Cryogenic compatible on both the LOx and propellant side

Data Acquisition System (DAQ)

22

Pressure

Transducers

10

Thermocouples

3

Load

Cells

Exchangeable Engine Interface

The rocket engine to be test will be mounted here.

Exchangeable Engine Interface

The rocket engine to be tested will be mounted here.

Blast Shield

Protects the system from the intense conditions that may be created by the engine.

Blast Shield

Protects the system from the intense conditions that may be created by the engine.

Onboard Control Panel

Computer-controlled automated hot-fire sequence with continuous safety checks and manual override.
Ultra-high speed/accuracy pressure, temperature, and force measurement logging with live data viewing.

Onboard Control Panel

Computer-controlled automated hot-fire sequence with continuous safety checks and manual override.
Ultra-high speed/accuracy pressure, temperature, and force measurement logging with live data viewing.

Pressurized Propellant Tanks

Ability to pressurize up to 1350PSI.
Bi-cryogenic compatibility (LOX/RP, LOX/CH4, LOX/LNG, N2O/Alcohol, LOX/LH2, etc.)
8 gallons of propellant and oxidizer capacity each.