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A short introduction to our flight simulation software
In order to ensure that each rocket launch is as successful as possible, we have to make sure in advance that all of our flight software can properly deal with challenges like noisy sensor inputs, wind gusts, telemetry dropouts, and much more. To do that, we leverage the capabilities of our own flight simulation software, which we would briefly like to introduce here.
Design of our engine gimbal for thrust vector control
The first prototype of our thrust vector control system is a big step in the development of our Atmoventus H rocket. It is responsible for executing the active steering commands of the rocket. Now our first draft is finished, and the construction of the full prototype is in progress.
HACT - Testing radio communication at the edge of space
On the 6th of June 2019, we launched our first official Atmoventus mission named “HACT“ or high-altitude communication test. We tested the radio communication equipment of our Atmoventus H rocket thoroughly at the limits of its abilities by sending it to what by many is already considered the edge of space.
The first radio communication mission – HACT launches on the 6th of June 2019
On the 6th of June we will launch our first official Atmoventus mission named HACT (“high altitude communication test”). The mission target is testing the radio communication equipment of our Atmoventus rocket thoroughly at the limits of its abilities.
Etching of a test circuit board
To test our inertial measurement units, we had to etch our own test boards, so we can connect the chips to a microcontroller. This is a big step towards the final development of our rocket’s MCB.
First test of our radio communication system
On Friday the 29th of March 2019 we conducted the first test of our LoRa radio communications system. Due to its success, we are now looking forward to our next test mission: Tracking and picture transmission from a high-altitude balloon soon.