Status report from Sputnik (Updated)
Sputnik is well underway to Spaceport Nexø. Its all smooth sailing at the moment and Bornholm is in sight. 20th 18:00 CEST: Everything is good on board sputnik. They are south of Bornholm at the Read more…
Nexø I rocket mission update
At 12:58 CET today, MLP Sputnik departed our Copenhagen HQ for the island of Bornholm, under command of our chairman and skipper Kristian Elof Sørensen. At her relatively slow speed, she will reach Spaceport Nexø Read more…
All systems GO
Dear readers Let’s get the most important news out in the open immediately – The Vostoks diesel tank is repaired and ready to use! Monday evening, we will take a look at the weather forecast Read more…
A spanner in the works
Translated by Bo Braendstrup Dear readers, On Saturday before last we performed a SAT (Sea Acceptance Test) of the Nexø I rocket and associated systems. The aim of the test was to simulate a launch in Read more…
Hot air above Nexø!
Translated by Bo Braendstrup With only a few weeks until launch, it’s about time to have a look at what we actually plan to do above the waters of the Baltic Sea, and especially what kind Read more…
Habour Acceptance Test – Passed
On sunday June 19th the Nexø I rocket passed the Habour Acceptance Test (HAT). Status after the test: The tests went according to plan. Radio-link to and from the Nexø I rocket works perfectly. WiFi Read more…
Nexø I passed – almost …
Translated by Bo Braendstrup Dear readers, Yesterday (June 11th) we ran another coldflow test on Nexø I, as it flunked last weekends test. Yesterday went much better, even if we had a few problems. Video Read more…
CS: The Nexø rocket flunked!
Original blog in danish by Niels Foldager. Nexø I is about to be launched. It’s time for the final tests of the completed rocket, and this Sunday the rocket was faced with – the literally Read more…
Static burn of the Nexø I flight engine – Today
We will test our flight engine for the last time today (May 21st). We will stream these tests live as usual. Unfortunately it won’t be possible to attend these tests in person. This is due to Read more…
To Make Fire!
Translated by Daen de Leon and Jørgen Skyt. (Blog 1 of 2, how to start a bi-propellant rocket engine, by Jørgen Skyt) I believe every healthy child, at one time or another, has been fascinated Read more…
