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VHRE
Vortex Hybrid Rocket EngineTechnology
VHRE is an innovative, vortex-injected,hybrid rocket engine technology that
exhibits high regression rates insimple cylindrical propellant grains.
VHRE is Simple and Low Cost
VHRE has been Demonstr ated
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Predicted Regression Rate, mm/s
VH-20
VH-100
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r = 0.0085 CR0.45
(L/D)-0.59
Ginj 0.45
G 0.37
VHRE Performance is Predictable
ORBITAL TECHNOLOGIESCORPORATION
Small Business Leader ORBITEC is a national leader in small businessinnovations for the space industry, with over $90million in government and industrial contractssince its founding in 1988.
Mission Statement To serve government and industry by developingand demonstrating innovative technologies andadvanced products that enhance the quality of human life and support mankind’s exploration of the Universe.
Main Business Areas• Advanced concepts and technology
development
• Space resource systems
• Space propulsion and propellant systems
• Space flight systems
• Human, animal, and plant habitation systems.
Company BackgroundHeadquartered in Madison, WI, ORBITEC isWisconsin’s leader in space research, technologyand product development, working with the federalsmall business innovation research and othermajor technology development programs of thenation. ORBITEC was awarded Wisconsin’sProfessional Service Business of the Year Award(1995) and the Tibbitts Award (1996 and 1999)from the SBA for outstanding work for the US
Government.
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Contact Us
ORBITAL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONSpace Center, 1212 Fourier Drive
Madison, WI 53717
Phone: (608) 827-5000; FAX: (608) 827-5050www.orbitec.com
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