Project Kalpana X-25
 Project patch of PROJECT VALENTINA | |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Codename | VALENTINA |
| Designation | xVLS24 |
| Date active | Nov. 11th 2023-Present |
| Vehicle type | Modular Test Vehicle |
| Variants | Three Variants (A1, A2, A3) |
| Project Lead | Eshton Liu |
| First test flight | Oct 25 2024 (xVLS-24 A1) |
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 160 USD. The total cost ended up being 297.66 USD including shipping and taxes. We went 137.66 USD overbudget.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xVLS24 A1 Valentina | Fog City Rocketry SFSU | 457.2mm | 41.6mm | 24mm x 70mm | 2 Parachutes (one for booster, one for payload bay) | 3 Balsa Wood Fins | Estes C11/D12 |
| xVLS24 A2 Valentina | Fog City Rocketry SFSU | 457.2mm | 41.6mm | 24mm x 95mm | 2 Parachutes (one for booster, one for payload bay) | 3 Balsa Wood Fins | AeroTech E20, E30, F30, F44, F32 |
| xVLS24 A3 Valentina | Fog City Rocketry SFSU | 457.2mm | 41.6mm | 29mm x 177.8mm | 2 Parachutes (one for booster, one for payload bay) | 3 Balsa Wood Fins | AeroTech G38, G40, G77, G125, G72, G75
Enerjet E20-4W, E30-4T, F44-4W, F67-6W, G74-6W, G74-9W, G80-10T |