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Information on constructing the engine used in this video can be found at www.inverseengineering.com This month I traveled up to the Mojave Desert to watch the Sugar Shot to Space MiniShot engine test as well as launch a Coyote Rocket with the new apogee detection system in it. The rocket flew perfectly and the ejection system worked flawlessly. This flight elevates the ejection system from a fluke to a proven technology and I couldn't be more excited about that.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• apogee
• detection
• circuit
• Kno3
• sugar
• pvc
• engine
• rocket
• shot
• to
• space
• minishot

[mojaverockets]

Thinking about the double "M" ProtoSShot test, I think the summer heat actually may have helped the static test be successful. I mean, the heat may have softened the sugar propellant making it less brittle and thus less prone to fracturing...like adding syrup to the propellant (flex-fuel) and lowering the chance of a CATO.

...and I really do like the smell of Black Powder.

[solidskateboards]

Rick, why don't you guys add corn syrup? Does it lower the ISP?

[Loyaxxl]

I wish I would have gone. I still have the map to the test site sitting here on my desk. I had all my wisdom teeth pulled so I didn't feel so great.

Well maybe next time.

[solidskateboards]

Ouch!

[VolksRocket]

Hi,

Put some Johnson's Baby Shampoo on you shroudlines so then you won't get "no more tangles!"

[abrumas]

You are the master in disguise!!!!!!!

[solidskateboards]

That's a big backyard!!!!!!!

[mojaverockets]

Great video Dan, you're welcome to come out and do more if you like (free me up with some of the video/pics but I do live here in the Mojave so go easy on my backyard!!!

[Flexo1986]

Nice to see SSTS progressing :D Nice vid Dan!!