Access to Space
VEx Missions (Test Vehicles) were designed to verify the necessary developments for the CONAE’s ISCUL* Program.
*ISCUL:Satellite Injector for lightweight payload (for the acronym in Spanish)
VEx 1A
Project VEx 1A
- Development of ground segment and launch facilities in Punta Indio.
- Vex 1A Flight test carried out in February 2014.
- Participation in the development of all essential subsystems of the vehicle.
- Vertical launch with Navigation, Guidance and Control in the propelled trajectory.
- 14.5 Mts
- 1.5 Mts
- 2.7 Tn
- 40 KN
VEx 1B
Project VEx 1B
- Extension of ground segment and existing launch facilities in Punta Indio.
- VEx1B Flight test (100% validation completed) conducted in August 2014.
- Participation in the development of all essential subsystems of the vehicle.
- Vertical launch with Navigation, Guidance and Control in the propelled trajectory.
- 14.5 Mts
- 1.5 Mts
- 2.7 Tn
- 40 KN
VEx 5A
Project VEx 5A
- Development and complete operation of ground segment for the loading of fluids and gases to the two stages:Lox, Kerosene, MMH, NTO, Helium and Nitrogen.
- Test campaign for the lower stage engine with Lox/Kerosene and 11 Tons thrust for 70 seconds and for the upper stage engine with MMH/NTO and 3 Tons thrust for 60 seconds.
- Assembly, integration and tests in the two stages of the vehicle.
- Flight test conducted on April 2017.
- 17.5 Mts
- 1.5 Mts
- 8 Tn
- 112 KN
- 30 KN