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Reaction Control System

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…

3 år ago 18th december 2019

Our Homemade Reaction Control System Works!

After numerous leak tests and sealing tape applications, Adrian finally gets to see his reaction control system work.

4 år ago 25th september 2019

Powering the Reaction Control System Demonstrator

Our intern Adrian walks us through his power supply electronics for his RCS thruster test setup.

4 år ago 22nd september 2019

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.

4 år ago 13th august 2019

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