Category: Stratos II capsule

Vibration testing at TNO

After the Stratos II launch attempt had run its course and everyone had recovered from the two weeks in Spain, the discussion was started on how to continue the project. Should we build a new rocket and skip the 50 km mark altogether or improve the system and try again? As the majority of the…
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Upcoming hardware tests for Stratos II+ in cooperation with TNO

With the redesign work of Stratos II+ nearly finished, the propulsion and capsule teams are working hard to prepare two upcoming test campaigns. Both teams will conduct their test at the facilities of TNO, the leading Dutch organization in the field of applied physics research. The capsule team will start the test phase with vibration…
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Launch Campaign Stratos II Day 9

The last day of the launch window is finally upon us. The whole team knows that it is now or never. For today our trajectory simulation experts have kept a close eye on the weather. It was found that the launch window would be open until 14:00. After 14:00, the wind speed would increase which…
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Launch Campaign Stratos II Day 8

As many of you have read or seen our story on social media or on the Livestream, today the launch of the Stratos II rocket was planned. The day started very early. All teammembers set their alarm at 5:30 so that we could start the final rocket assembly early and have the possibility to launch in…
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Launch Campaign Stratos II Day 7

Last night has been a very stressful night for the engineers of Stratos II. The capsule team stayed up until 4:00 in the morning to perform final integration of the electronics inside the capsule section. Luckily the other engineers who did have a good night sleep made a delicious breakfast to start the day well.…
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Launch Campaign Stratos II Day 6

With only one day left until the launch, today was supposed to be a very stressful day. After a tasty breakfast with bacon and eggs, the team started very early this morning to get all the subsystems ready for integration into the rocket. However, at about 10:00 (CEST) the management of the Stratos II project decided to have…
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Launch Campaign Stratos II Day 5

The Stratos II Team is getting excited with only 2 days to go until launch. The weather at the launch site INTA located near Huelva in Spain is looking very promising. The temperature is not too hot in the morning, which is essential for the launch. The rocket motor stays cool. That is why we…
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Stratos II Update

With only 15 days to go for the launch, the Stratos II team is getting both anxious and excited. This is the time for all the subsystems to integrate their subsystems. Throughout our journey we will keep you updated on all the activities and this article will be one of the many updates that will follow! Clampband System…
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Capsule components by GBS Gearbox Services International

Introduction Three beautifully crafted parts were made by GBS Gearbox Services International (Schaaf- en Boorwerk Rotterdam B.V.); a brand new set of three AL 7075-T6 clamp band rings and an AL 6082-T6 fairing. These are crucial structural components for the Stratos II rocket and thus the highest degree of accuracy and finishing are required. Clamp band…
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Teakle Composites body tubes

Recently we received two very nice 1.5 m long, heat resistant fibreglass epoxy composite tubes from Teakle Composites for the Stratos II rocket. The tubes were originally intended for both the payload and parachute compartment. The nose-cone supplied by Futura Composites however already contains a tube section used for the payload bay. Still, one of the…
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