LΛUNCHER
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Launcher (a @vast company) develops the E-2 liquid rocket engine.
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Another E-2 Block 1 mission duty cycle is in the books as the team continues increasing thrust vector control rates, gimbal range, and cycle count.
This Block 1 engine has now surpassed 2X its rated service life. Testing will continue to further characterize engine life and thrust vector control performance as the team prepares for engine qualification.
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E-2 Block 1 has successfully completed a 222-second gimbaled endurance demonstration test at nominal operating conditions.
Testing will continue beyond this engine's rated service life, with progressively higher gimbal rates and larger gimbal angles to further validate durability and performance.
Propellants: LOX/Kerosene
Thrust: 23k lbf (10.4 tf)
Isp Sea Level: 290 s
Isp Vacuum: 327 s
Isp Vac Version: 365 s
Cycle: Ox-Rich Staged Combustion
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E-2 Block 1 has successfully completed a 200-second mission duty cycle test at nominal operating conditions.
This design upgrade reduces mass, simplifies manufacturing, consolidates vehicle interfaces, and incorporates thrust vector control. The next phase of testing will include gimballed engine test fires, followed by engine qualification.
E-2 is the highest performance LOX/kerosene engine in the small launch class.
Propellants: LOX/Kerosene
Thrust: 23k lbf (10.4 tf)
Isp Sea Level: 290 s
Isp Vacuum: 327 s
Isp Vac Version: 365 s
Cycle: Ox-Rich Staged Combustion
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