Rick Maschek successfully conducted a static test of the small test motor which used a finocyl core geometry for the SStS project. This is exciting because of the possibilities that complex core geometries open up. Many of the most impressive small sounding rockets utilize a monolithic grain segment with a complex core geometry. Arguably on of the earliest and most successful is the Loki dart which could deliver a small payload to 34 miles despite being only three inches in diameter. It used a simpler cruciform core design.
Photos and video courtesy of Rick Maschek.
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Yes but the loki dart didnt use sugar!
Maybe after a flight or two, the SSTS rocket could fly with one of these smaller motors on top?
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