Since initial use in 1958 for the X-15 rocket-powered research airplane, the Rocket Engine Test Facility has proven essential for testing and servicing rocket-powered vehicles at Edwards Air Force Base. For almost two decades, several successful flight-test programs utilized the capability of this facility. The Department of Defense has recently demonstrated a renewed interest in propulsion technology development with the establishment of the National Aerospace Initiative. More recently, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is undergoing a transformation to realign the organization, focusing on the Vision for Space Exploration. These initiatives provide a clear indication that a very capable ground-test stand at Edwards Air Force Base will be beneficial to support the testing of future access-to-space vehicles. This report describes the history of the X-15 Rocket Engine Test Facility, discusses the current status of the facility, and summarizes recent efforts to rehabilitate the facility to support potential access-to-space flight-test programs. A summary of the capabilities of the facility is presented and other important issues are discussed.


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    Titel :

    Rehabilitation of the Rocket Vehicle Integration Test Stand at Edwards Air Force Base


    Beteiligte:
    D. S. Jones (Autor:in) / R. J. Ray (Autor:in) / P. Phillips (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2005


    Format / Umfang :

    62 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch