Team Prometheus

Lander photo's

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:29:00 +0000

I am having some technical difficulties uploading images o the blog will get them posted as soon as possible. Some photo's of the gimbal mount and the lander it self.

Team Frednet Lander Test

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:15:00 +0000

The first flying Prototype for Team Frednet is scheduled for March 6th at FAR in the Mojave desert. We will unveil the prototype in a few days!

NSE-2 (near space expedition 2) Is scheduled for March 20th when we will test the N-Prize satellite and the Cornell spacecraft to near space and launch our first Rockoon!

It's Official

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:08:00 +0000

Aeronautic Enterprises Inc. Is an official corporation! Still working on Team Prometheus official status as a non-profit. New website in the works for services from ANEI at: http://www.aeronauticenterprises.com

The first prototype

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:58:00 +0000

This was the first lander prototype we are now working on two more advanced versions that will be flying. It's a process to get just the frame and skin right! Now we will make them lighter and stronger for flight!

Monroe

Nearly finished GOX/Propane engine

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:51:00 +0000

Yes that's me :) and we have almost completed the GOX/Propane test engine! This one will hopefully run NO2/Propane as well.

Satellite's Arrive!

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:31:00 +0000

Notice the remove before flight tags! Satellites are at the Rocket Ranch! We are about to announce the up-coming test date!

Go! Prometheus Go!

Hydrogen Generator

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:28:00 +0000

This is the finished version of the Hydrogen generator. We are Go for launch!

Team Prometheus Live! Webcam

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:29:00 +0000

We are Live! Webcam running in the shop! We are trying out Livestream and will keep it going round the clock! So you can check out the action here anytime you like!

http://www.livestream.com/teamprometheus

More Parts for SS2S

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:28:00 +0000

Shipping some more parts to Richard Nakka and SS2S. We have a small CNC mill headed our way and Brian is Making Parts in his shop too, so let us know what you need and we would be happy to help ya out!

Spin Launcher nearly finished!

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:24:00 +0000

Brian has nearly finished the spin launcher! I have a video of it in action I may upload later! Great Work Brian!

Ground Station Construction

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:18:00 +0000

Pulled out the old Dish and began reassembling it. Making progress toward our tracking system preparing for the satellite test coming up!

Final Version of Satellite Prototype #1

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:57:00 +0000

This is Prototype Satellite #1 from Team Prometheus! Roger Harkess finished it off and is sending it here for launch! Great job Roger! And I must say he did it rather rapidly congratulations and Thank you!

First Prometheus Balloon!

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Wow! What a day! Stewart Lilley designed and made the gore patterns and an ingenuous method for fabricating a zero pressure balloon! Shown here inflated with a hair dryer! Who say's you cant make your own balloons? This one was easy! Next we test it with Hydrogen from our own generator!

More Spin Launcher Progress!

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:56:00 +0000

Look at Brian GO!

Better Pictures

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:03:00 +0000

Some marginaly better pictures with same camera.

Dave's Spin Launch Animation

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:18:00 +0000

Great Job Dave!

Frednet Lander Progress!

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:58:00 +0000

There is a spacecraft in our shop! The Frednet lander takes shape with it's skin on. Waiting now for landing gear specs. I am about to cast the Gimbal mount for the main engine from Alum. and work on the guidance system. We are hoping for some more help from Frednet for the differental throttling thrusters and guidance system.

More Liquid Fuel Engine Progress!

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:26:00 +0000

I made more progress with the engine! the combustion chamber and the cooling chamber now fit together! Next, the injector plate! Oops have to flair the cooling chamber first but we are getting there. Sorry about the crapy focus the auto focus on this camera is not the greatest. New camera on the way though.

More Launcher Progress!

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:59:00 +0000

Wow, Brian's not fooling around! Lots of progress!

Tiny Satellite Prototype!

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:34:00 +0000

Roger Harkess has completed a prototype for the N-Prize Satellite and yep, thats a dime! More details to follow including some real Specs. Way to go Roger!

GOX/Propane Test Engine Progress

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:19:00 +0000

I got a lot done on the engine today I'm bushed.

GOX/Propane Motor

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Simple drawing of the motor I'm building. I started flairing the end of the combustion chamber today. Making slow progress here but we are making some.

Spin Launcher Progress!

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:06:00 +0000

Brian Beckius has made great progress on the Spin Launcher test setup! Brian and Rodger are new members of Team Prometheus both former Propell-X members along with Dave Hien. Rodger is working on a test satellite transmitter and we should see something from him over the next few days. Welcome to the Team guy's!

Hydrogen Generator works!

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:46:00 +0000

Spinning Launcher Test

monroe@teamprometheus.org (Monroe) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:50:00 +0000

Brian has started construction of the spinning launcher for balloon launches from high altitudes where the air is thin. There will be no fins on this rocket!