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| The British Amateur Space / Rocket Programme |
| THE ASPIRE II ROCKET |
The ASPIRE II hybrid powered rocket is the main focus of the AspireSpace Rocket Programme.
Originally planned to be launched in 1997, the schedule has had to be stretched out due to a shortage of sponsorship. Although unfortunate, it does also at least allow more development time of the subsystems. Because of this, a vigorous hybrid development programme is underway, with the team building up as much experience as possible with the smaller AspireSpace hybrid motors. The delay also allows more avionics sub-systems tests to be scheduled for flight testing on the ASRV rockets.
The ASPIRE II rocket will use a new generation of airframe, motor and avionics system, in light of the ASPIRE I, ADV and ASRV experience. This rocket will use a high pressure hybrid motor. This vehicle will be used to flight test the autopilot/guidance system, and also to evaluate materials for possible use on the British SKYLON spaceplane.
Subsequent launches of ASPIRE II, depending on financial resources available, will aim to fly a range of school and university payloads.
Payloads to be carried are varied, and include Remote Sensing and Astronomical Payloads, as well as the waverider hypersonic test vehicle. More details can be found on the Payloads Page.
AspireSpace Small Hybrid Motor Static Test Firing
Test Duration = 60 seconds
Currently, more information is available on the following ASPIRE II subsystems:
| ASPIRE II MOTOR |
| ASPIRE II AVIONICS SYSTEM |
| ASPIRE II RECOVERY SYSTEM |
| THE NEXT STEP.... |
As ASPIRE II has followed on from the ASPIRE I, ADV and ASRV rockets, so too will ASPIRE II lead on to greater things, with the development of the much more ambitious NRC.
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