This second test campaign for the first version of the 3D-Printed Navier rocket engine completes the first test campaign carried out during the last winter. While the first campaign validated the engine's behavior during the whole test sequence, this second campaign aims to validate the performance under maximum constraints for the Navier engine.
"For this second test campaign, we are pushing our engine to its limits. The goal is to gather as much data as possible on it. To ensure this, we conduct tests every two to three days with several consecutive tests," asserts Olivier Lebrethon, Chief Technical Officer of Latitude.
"The beginning of our year is well-filled thanks to the first engine test campaign, our recruitment campaign for a hundred new employees, and now a second engine test campaign. The reach of these different milestones demonstrates the expertise and determination of the teams in Reims, as well as at our test site in SaxaVord," rejoices Stanislas Maximin, CEO of Latitude.
This first version of the engine paves the way for its second evolution, which will equip the Latitude's rocket, Zephyr, for its flights. The first launch of Zephyr is scheduled for the end of 2024.
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Latitude is a pioneering French aerospace company with a passion for pushing the boundaries of space technologies to improve our future. Founded in 2019, Latitude specializes in the development of a space launch vehicle, named Zephyr. Driven by a commitment to excellence and a spirit of innovation, Latitude continually pushes the boundaries of what is possible, delivering reliable and cost-effective solutions to the growing smallsat market. Latitude dedications to research and development, along with strategic partnerships, enable the French aerospace company to offer groundbreaking solutions that empower satellite operators and facilitate access to space for a wide range of commercial, scientific, and governmental applications.