X6 Launch Vehicle development cycle

Jun21
by cgould on June 21, 2011 at 2:42 AM
Posted In: XR6 (Perseus V) high power booster.

X6 development steps
Construction – Spring / Summer 2011

– Design completed
– Construction of booster
– Construction of second section

Systems Outfitting – Summer 2011

– Wiring for electronics
– Testing of power systems
– Parachute bay added

Ground testing – Fall 2011

– Ground test of recovery systems
– Launch Pad completed
– Launch pad tests with X6
– Launch systems tests (ground test)

Test Flights

– Maiden voyage.  (Late fall / Early Winter 2011)
– First electronic (Apogee) deployment flight. ( Winter 2012)
– First dual deployment flight. (Late Winter / Early Spring 2012)