Advanced ground infrastructure to simulate altitude, velocity, and thermal environments for aerospace propulsion systems.
Render: Cross-section of our recirculating test tunnel and cryo testbed
Purpose-Built Testing Infrastructure
Our in-house Engine Testing Facility is engineered to validate high-performance propulsion systems under real-world conditions.
Designed for flexibility, the facility supports both **aerodynamic engine testing** and **cryogenic propulsion verification** through
a modular architecture and controlled environmental feedback loops.
Recirculating High-Velocity Air Tunnel
🌀 Closed-Loop Recirculation: A hybrid metal-concrete structure forms a high-durability air circuit
💨 Velocity Simulation: Airflow is accelerated to 750 km/h using axial booster fans and thermal preconditioning
🌡️ Altitude Mimicry: Pressure and temperature controls replicate upper-atmosphere density and composition
🔄 Efficient Air Cycling: Recirculated air reduces resource usage and enables continuous test cycles
🛫 Aero Engine Support: Ideal for testing FADEC-controlled jet and turbofan engines under real dynamic load
Cryogenic Propulsion Test Bay
Adjacent to the air tunnel, our cryogenic bay is designed for static fire and pressure-fed system trials. Shielded, sensor-rich,
and deeply instrumented, this zone enables safe, repeatable tests of **LOX/LH₂** engines with regenerative cooling jackets.
🚀 Stage-Agnostic: Supports single engine modules or integrated vehicle cores
📏 Thrust Capacity: Rated for up to 100 tons static load with active thrust-vector logging
🧊 Fueling Support: Liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen cryo tankage with boil-off management
📡 Sensor Integration: 300+ channels of thermal, vibrational, and vector telemetry
Instrumentation & Control Systems
📶 Real-time data streaming to mission control interface
⚠️ Automated abort and safety envelope response system
🎯 PID-tuned airflow control for replicating engine load curves
📈 Full-flight profile emulation for high-altitude conditions
Use Cases
🛠️ Turbine engine development and stress validation
🔥 Hot-section durability trials under scaled air loads
🧪 Cryogenic engine startup/shutdown sequencing
🚀 Preflight checkout for reusable stage core qualification
🧩 Thermal margin testing for regenerative cooled heat shields
Collaboration & Future Expansion
The facility is available for joint development with governmental, academic, and private partners. Future upgrades include vacuum
simulation chambers and variable-angle gimbal testing for orbital-stage reentry trials.
