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Our alternate solution is to mount the truss on a flatbed trailer. By adding structure on top of and under the trailer, we can transfer most of the thrust loads into the ground - minimizing the impact to the trailer. Having a mobile test stand will make it easier to locate a test site.

We have begun the design work to modify the test stand, and we will start cutting metal this week. Check back in a few weeks for pictures.

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Since ASA cannot afford to purchase this insurance protection, ASA will not be allowed to use the test stand we constructed last year (when the Gulf Coast Regional Spaceport was leasing the land from DOW Chemical). Although the concrete portion of the test stand is now useless, the steel components of the test stand were constructed independent of the concrete slab and could be used on a future test stand.

ASA is currently evaluating test site options, such as: pouring a new concrete slab in a new location, constructing a mobile test platform, or utilizing an existing propulsion test stand owned by a university or company. All options are under consideration, and we are seeking a rapid solution to this issue.


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ASA's test stand and the road+launch pad built by the county are located on property owned by DOW Chemical - it was leased to the GCRS. Any test firing or rocket launching activities occurring at this site will now be coordinated directly with DOW, and we are working through that process.

ASA has received permission to use the facility for a test firing, but under the insurance guidelines provided by DOW. We are very appreciative for this agreement, and we are working through the appropriate insurance channels. More information will be posted here or on the propulsion engineering team blog as it becomes available.
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Here is a picture of the new parking lot and road:



The launch pad:



We also walked out to the test stand just to make sure it was still intact. As you can see in the following picture, we still need to add a few feet to our blast wall, but otherwise the test stand is in good condition (albeit a little dirty). The steel structure of the test stand is complete, but is being kept offsite.

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Here are some pictures from concrete day:






This is the final test stand slab (autographed):

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