Hyperbola-3 methane and common-bulkhead tanks pass ultimate-load structural tests
64 FOMOThe company completed ultimate-load tests on two major propellant-tank structures. The testing captured stress, pressure and deformation data while progressively loading the tanks to failure. Measured burst-pressure deviations from predictions remained within the reported tolerances. The results provide data for structural-margin verification, design optimisation and manufacturing-process improvements.
Why it matters
Tank qualification is a critical prerequisite for large reusable liquid launch vehicles. The results also provide evidence that the company's manufacturing processes are becoming suitable for more consistent production.
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星际荣耀完成可回收大型液体运载火箭 SQX-3 贮箱极限载荷静力试验Interstellar Glory completed ultimate-load static testing of the Hyperbola-3 first-stage methane tank and second-stage common-bulkhead tank. The tests progressively pressurised the structures until failure to establish their ultimate load capacity and failure modes. Measured burst-pressure deviations from predictions were below 10% for the first-stage methane tank and below 15% for the upper second-stage tank.
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The company completed ultimate-load tests on two major propellant-tank structures. The testing captu