Posted on 02/01/2007 7:19:58 PM PST by KevinDavis
POWAY, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Feb 1, 2007 -- SpaceDev (OTC BB:SPDV.OB - News) announced today that it has completed a series of three hot-fire tests of its hybrid upper stage motor, part of the SpaceDev Streaker(TM) Small Launch Vehicle development program. The tests demonstrated the ability to restart a partially spent motor grain and tested a new injector configuration intended to improve motor performance and stability. The tests were conducted at SpaceDev's new hybrid rocket test site in southern Orange County, CA, which will eventually be upgraded to accommodate test firings of larger and more powerful motors.
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