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The namesake of the codename "KALPANA" is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalpana_Chawla Kalpana Chawla] who was the first Indian-born woman in space and was also the first Hindu Woman in space. Sadly, she passed alongside her fellow crew members during [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STS-107# the Columbia Shuttle Disaster of 2003]. This project is named in her Honor and in the memory of those who perished in the Columbia Shuttle Disaster. | The namesake of the codename "KALPANA" is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalpana_Chawla Kalpana Chawla] who was the first Indian-born woman in space and was also the first Hindu Woman in space. Sadly, she passed alongside her fellow crew members during [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STS-107# the Columbia Shuttle Disaster of 2003]. This project is named in her Honor and in the memory of those who perished in the Columbia Shuttle Disaster. | ||
[[File:Crew of STS-107, official photo.jpg|center|This is the official photo of the crew of STS-107. This project is named in their honor.|alt=This is the official photo of the crew of STS-107. This project is named in their honor.|thumb|480x480px]] | |||
== Budget == | == Budget == | ||
The budget for the project was initially projected to be | The budget for the project was initially projected to be 1400 USD. | ||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
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!Engine Compatibility | !Engine Compatibility | ||
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| | |X-25 A1 KALPANA | ||
|Fog City Rocketry SFSU | |Fog City Rocketry SFSU | ||
| | |TBD | ||
| | |54 mm | ||
| | |38 mm motor | ||
| | |TBD | ||
| | |TBD | ||
| | |TBD | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |X-25 A2 KALPANA | ||
|Fog City Rocketry SFSU | |Fog City Rocketry SFSU | ||
| | |TBD | ||
| | |54 mm | ||
| | |54 mm motor | ||
| | |TBD | ||
| | |TBD | ||
| | |TBD | ||
|} | |} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:04, 23 January 2025
 Project patch of PROJECT KALPANA | |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Codename | KALPANA |
| Designation | X-25 |
| Date active | Jan 2nd 2025-Present |
| Vehicle type | High Power Modular Test Vehicle |
| Variants | TBD |
| Project Lead | Eshton Liu |
| First test flight | TBD |
This page is still a work in progress.
Codename Origin
The namesake of the codename "KALPANA" is Kalpana Chawla who was the first Indian-born woman in space and was also the first Hindu Woman in space. Sadly, she passed alongside her fellow crew members during the Columbia Shuttle Disaster of 2003. This project is named in her Honor and in the memory of those who perished in the Columbia Shuttle Disaster.
Budget
The budget for the project was initially projected to be 1400 USD.
Specifications
These specifications are for the booster variants of Project Valentina.
| Variant Type | Manufacturer | Booster Length | Diameter(Outer) | Motor Mount Type | Recovery System | Fins | Engine Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-25 A1 KALPANA | Fog City Rocketry SFSU | TBD | 54 mm | 38 mm motor | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| X-25 A2 KALPANA | Fog City Rocketry SFSU | TBD | 54 mm | 54 mm motor | TBD | TBD | TBD |