Development of Indonesian sounding rockets
Abstract
The Indonesian research and development program for solid-fuel sounding rockets is reviewed, with a focus on the meteorological rocket program since 1979. Polysulfide fuels were developed, and a seven-pointed-star grain configuration was found to be optimal. Numerous single-stage rocket motors were static and flight tested, and the results are summarized. The current single-stage sounding rocket is 3036 mm long and 150 mm in diameter and weighs 79.5 kg. The two-stage prototype comprises a 1906-mm-long first stage and a 2402-mm-long second stage and weighs 129.5 kg. Both rockets have been successfully test flown carrying sun sensors, telemetry packages, and temperature, pressure, and acceleration instruments.
- Publication:
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Budapest International Astronautical Federation Congress
- Pub Date:
- October 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983buda.iafcR....D
- Keywords:
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- Engine Tests;
- Indonesia;
- Research And Development;
- Rocket Engine Design;
- Sounding Rockets;
- Airframes;
- Flight Tests;
- Payloads;
- Propellant Grains;
- Solid Propellant Rocket Engines;
- Static Tests;
- Test Facilities;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles