New Video!

December 29th, 2024

https://youtu.be/9IqAOCcUNiY?si=K08ptwvIV5t4DyGz

Just a quick montage of what’s happening at JP Aerospace.

Parts, Parts, and Parts

December 27th, 2024
Making parts. Think it, draw it, slice it, print it. This is a coil holder for our little the rocket engine test stand.

MHD System Testing

December 27th, 2024

Yesterday we tested the coil system for the next plasma rocket engine test firing. This is the 35mm gap test at 105,000 volts. Nothing like a little high voltage for Christmas.

Rockets!

December 20th, 2024

Last night we had the privilege of doing a model rocket launch for the opening ceremony of the new Katherine Johnson Middle School. Sometimes the little lift offs are the most important.

Need a Ride?

December 9th, 2024

New Video!

https://youtube.com/shorts/Wbjm7kAgshA?si=vKR2n4XMXGyr5NJG

A short showing up top and burst on our Away 65 balloon mission.

Launch into a Smoke Filled Sky

December 2nd, 2024

New Video! https://youtube.com/shorts/DhJ5q3FDKnQ

This is a short of a launch we did during the intense California and Nevada wild fires a few years ago.

Looking for a turn?

November 25th, 2024

New Video! https://youtu.be/OyOlwxTtmDY

Why are My Submarine’s Rudders So Weird? A techy deep dive into design.