Microcosm Hi-Res images

Microcosm Hi-res Photos of the 42" Composite LOX Tank
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Tanks and Trucks

The Microcosm tanks support all weather launch and quite a bit more. These are two prototype LOX tanks for the Sprite Small Launch Vehicle, a member of the Scorpius^® family of responsive, low-cost launchers. From left, Jim Wertz (in the cab), Aaron Leichner, Lynn Shimohara, and Shyama Chakroborty.

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Lynn lifts half the tank by herself.
April 2006
The composite tank is both strong and light weight. By picking up one end, Lynn, who works in the Microcosm business office, is lifting half the weight of the tank (without the pick-up or engineering crew on top). Notice that even though we gave her a 2x8 to stand on, she's still on tip toes lifting the tank.

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Tanks and Trucks 2

The Microcosm tanks support all weather launch and quite a bit more. These are two prototype LOX tanks for the Sprite Small Launch Vehicle, a member of the Scorpius^® family of responsive, low-cost launchers. From left, Jim Wertz (in the cab), Aaron Leichner, Lynn Shimohara, and Shyama Chakroborty.

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Sprite Small Launch Vehicle
Composite tanks are the main structural element of the Sprite Small Launch Vehicle. Sprite will put 1,050 lbs into low Earth orbit for $4.2 million and will be available for launch within hours.

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We Stand on Our Tanks

The Microcosm engineering crew is on top of their work. This is the prototype LOX tank for the Sprite Small Launch Vehicle, a member of the Scorpius^®family of responsive, low-cost launchers. From left, Dana Keeler, Blake Bartosh, Jim Wertz, Aaron Leichner, John Collins, and Lynn Shimohara.

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20,000 lbf Engine Test and Facility

Engine Testing at Edwards AFB. 30 sec. firing of Microcosm 20,000 lbf low-cost ablative rocket engine at the Air Force Research Laboratory facilities at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, May 21, 2005.

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20,000 lbf Engine

Engine Testing at Edwards AFB. 30 sec. firing of Microcosm 20,000 lbf low-cost ablative rocket engine at the Air Force Research Laboratory facilities at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, May 21, 2005.

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	Tanks and Trucks The Microcosm tanks support all weather launch and quite a bit more. These are two prototype LOX tanks for the Sprite Small Launch Vehicle, a member of the Scorpius^® family of responsive, low-cost launchers. From left, Jim Wertz (in the cab), Aaron Leichner, Lynn Shimohara, and Shyama Chakroborty. Image: Jpeg File (jpg) File 3.2 Mb			Lynn lifts half the tank by herself. April 2006 The composite tank is both strong and light weight. By picking up one end, Lynn, who works in the Microcosm business office, is lifting half the weight of the tank (without the pick-up or engineering crew on top). Notice that even though we gave her a 2x8 to stand on, she's still on tip toes lifting the tank. Image: Jpeg File (jpg) File 2.9 Mb
	Tanks and Trucks 2 The Microcosm tanks support all weather launch and quite a bit more. These are two prototype LOX tanks for the Sprite Small Launch Vehicle, a member of the Scorpius^® family of responsive, low-cost launchers. From left, Jim Wertz (in the cab), Aaron Leichner, Lynn Shimohara, and Shyama Chakroborty. Image: Jpeg File (jpg) File 3.87 Mb			Sprite Small Launch Vehicle Composite tanks are the main structural element of the Sprite Small Launch Vehicle. Sprite will put 1,050 lbs into low Earth orbit for $4.2 million and will be available for launch within hours. Image: Jpeg File (jpg) File 172 kb
	We Stand on Our Tanks The Microcosm engineering crew is on top of their work. This is the prototype LOX tank for the Sprite Small Launch Vehicle, a member of the Scorpius^®family of responsive, low-cost launchers. From left, Dana Keeler, Blake Bartosh, Jim Wertz, Aaron Leichner, John Collins, and Lynn Shimohara. Image: Jpeg File (jpg) File 1.4 Mb			20,000 lbf Engine Test and Facility Engine Testing at Edwards AFB. 30 sec. firing of Microcosm 20,000 lbf low-cost ablative rocket engine at the Air Force Research Laboratory facilities at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, May 21, 2005. Image: Jpeg File (jpg) File 3.6 Mb
	20,000 lbf Engine Engine Testing at Edwards AFB. 30 sec. firing of Microcosm 20,000 lbf low-cost ablative rocket engine at the Air Force Research Laboratory facilities at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, May 21, 2005. Image: Jpeg File (jpg) File 1.6 Mb