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First hot fire test of POD-X
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First hot fire test

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The first hot fire test of the Pressure Oscillation Demonstrator – eXperimental (POD-X) demonstrator took place at the French military procurement agency test site in southwest France on 11 March 2014. 

POD-X is an experimental simulator used to measure pressure oscillations in solid rocket boosters for present and future launchers. It incorporates 263 sensors, is 6 m long and 70 cm in diameter and can hold 2700 kg of propellant. Testing can last for 27-30 seconds at a nominal pressure of 65 bars.

Testing solid propulsion
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Testing solid propulsion

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First firing test of POD-Y
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First firing test of POD-Y

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Pressure Oscillation Demonstrator (POD-Y)
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Pressure Oscillation Demonstrator (POD-Y)

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Pressure Oscillation Demonstrator (POD-Y)
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Pressure Oscillation Demonstrator (POD-Y)

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POD-Y ready for firing
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POD-Y ready for firing

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