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Technology / Launch infrastructure

Test on the ground.
Learn for flight.

TB30 is the launch table that holds Starlight in place for engine tests and releases it for launch. We build it to match the vehicle’s restraints, cooling and control systems.

CAD design of the TB30 launch table

Overview

The launch table combines engine testing, thrust measurement, vehicle restraints, and launch rehearsals.

Infrastructure State Ground Test Capability
Primary Role Starlight Launch + Testing
Supported Programs Hopper / Starlight
Primary Use Integrated Ground Test Operations
Campaign Types Hot Fire / Hold Down / Rehearsal
Core Functions Restraint / Data / Plume Management
Supported Hardware Engines / Vehicles / Ground Systems
Program Output Test Data / Operations Validation
01 / RESTRAINT

Engine Cage

Secures test hardware and provides access for mounting and instrumentation.

02 / DATA

DAQ System

Records pressure, temperature, thrust, valve state, and timing in real time.

03 / HOLD DOWN

Hold Down Clamps

Restrains the vehicle during static tests and validates controlled release.

04 / FLAME DIVERTER + SOUND SUPPRESSION

Flame Diverter + Sound Suppression

Manage heat and acoustic loads to protect stand hardware.

Elara engineer operating test-stand controls on a tablet

Ground Operations

From Engine Test To Starlight Launch

We test Starlight’s engines, restraints, instrumentation, and countdown procedures together before flight.

Outputs Propulsion + Ops Data
Validation Scope Hardware / Process / Timing
Program Role Launch Infrastructure

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Ground Truth
Before Flight

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