We built the flight. Here it is
Fifteen minutes from ignition to splashdown — built on our simulation data There is a moment, about two minutes into the simulation below, where the rocket has shut down its engine and the capsule continues Read more…
Why Our Space Capsule Is So Shockingly Small — And Why We Can’t Make It Bigger?!
Every time we publish a drawing or picture of the Copenhagen Suborbitals capsule, someone inevitably asks — sometimes kindly, sometimes anxiously, and sometimes with the same wary tone used by people recalling a long‑haul Ryanair Read more…
Machining Cold Gas Thrusters For a DIY Reaction Control System
In this video we go through the process of machining a cold gas thruster for our reaction control system (RCS) demonstrator. Mostly a manual lathe operation, apart from the last step which is made on Read more…
1:10 Scale Space Capsule Splashdown Preparation
In this video we take you with us on some small preparations for our upcoming 1:10th scale Spica space capsule splashdown tests which will give us some real world data to compare with our landing Read more…
More Rocket Parts | INSIDE THE ROCKETSHOP : Episode 9
In this video we go through the current projects for our crewed suborbital Spica rocket which took place on Saturday, November 2nd. Spica will be the biggest and most powerful homemade rocket that will open Read more…
Space Capsule Prototype & Inter-tank Section | INSIDE THE ROCKETSHOP: Episode 8
A quick look into the workshop happenings last weekend.
Our Homemade Reaction Control System Works!
After numerous leak tests and sealing tape applications, Adrian finally gets to see his reaction control system work.
Powering the Reaction Control System Demonstrator
Our intern Adrian walks us through his power supply electronics for his RCS thruster test setup.
Do Cats Land on Their Legs in SPACE? And Will Our Astronaut Tumble?
Our intern Adrian guides you through his project of a Reaction Control System for our crewed Spica space capsule. This system will enable our spacecraft to orient and stabilize itself in the vacuum of space.
