Experimental Rocket Propulsion Lab
@erauerpl
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@ERAU_Daytona's Experimental Rocket Propulsion Lab (ERPL) Propelling Our Future
Daytona Beach, Florida
Joined July 2023
Triton successfully hot fired on its first attempt! 🔥
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2142 FPS footage of the moment the nozzle sheared off the MOE V1 engine. Our upcoming fully composite MOE V2 engine addresses this failure point alongside numerous upgrades to improve engine performance.
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MOE V2 is currently being manufactured and we are targeting its first hotfire extremely soon.
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2142 FPS footage of the moment the nozzle sheared off the MOE V1 engine. Our upcoming fully composite MOE V2 engine addresses this failure point alongside numerous upgrades to improve engine performance.
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Hotfire complete. Now safing the system.
It’s hotfire day!! (Again) tune in around 11am to watch us light this candle! This account will also be your best source of updates as we move through our operations.
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Getting ready to press the system.
It’s hotfire day!! (Again) tune in around 11am to watch us light this candle! This account will also be your best source of updates as we move through our operations.
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We are live and currently loading IPA. Today’s test is targeting a 7.5 second hotfire of the engine.
It’s hotfire day!! (Again) tune in around 11am to watch us light this candle! This account will also be your best source of updates as we move through our operations.
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It’s hotfire day!! (Again) tune in around 11am to watch us light this candle! This account will also be your best source of updates as we move through our operations.
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Moe is going composite! We're upgrading our flight engine with a lighter composite chamber for our May 2026 launch. We're seeking sponsors & partners to manufacture core parts, including the mounting flange and throat insert. Help us fly higher!
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Test Readiness Review complete. ERPL is GO for a hotfire attempt of the MOE engine this Saturday 1/17. We’ve implemented numerous corrective actions from our attempts last year to increase reliability of all aspects of the system.
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More high speed footage of our injector in action (LOX Side). Aiming for a hotfire attempt as soon as next weekend.
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Full system water flow completed with no major leaks and good data collection, we’re now preparing for an engine hotfire attempt as soon as next weekend.
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The support you've all shown us means the world and we'll work hard to make sure every cent given is used to its fullest extent. Thank you so much for everything 2025, we'll see you in 2026. ❤️
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