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Another kind of drop test

Meanwhile, Armadillo Aerospace has solved their H202 supply problems, has run a test engine at better than 1000lbf and good ISP and is working on vehicle modifications to deal with the new engine design.

You can watch them testing the modified landing shock absorbers of their VTVL spaceship.

1 comment to Another kind of drop test

  • triticale

    I recognize those coil feet. They’ve been around for decades, usually as machine vibration isolators. I suspect that in an actual landing the cables might kink, but in this application consumeable landing gear would be acceptable.