2012
Feb: Ventions completes flight test of guided upper stage vehicle with 3-axis control system.
2011
Nov: Ventions selected for 2 NASA Phase I SBIR awards focusing on development of pump-fed launch vehicle technologies, and LOX-cooled,
pump-fed propulsion.
Nov: Ventions awarded Phase I SBIR focusing on development of pump-fed propulsion for missile defense interceptor applications.
Oct: Ventions completes successful low-altitude flight test of upper stage vehicle at Mojave.
Aug: DARPA exercises 1-year option for continued development of Ventions' small-scale launch vehicle technologies.
Jun: Ventions completes hold-down static test firings of upper stage
vehicle.
Apr: Ventions completes hot fire testing of LOX-IPA upper stage engine.
2010
Dec: Ventions awarded NASA Phase I SBIR for development of transpiration-cooled engines.
Oct: Ventions receives NASA Phase II SBIR award for development of turbopump-fed, small-scale cryogenic rocket
engines.
Aug: Ventions transitions Phase II PAV turbofan development
effort to Metis Design Corp. under Dr. Rory Keogh's leadership.
May: Ventions awarded multi-year DARPA contract for demonstration and flight-test of
small-scale launch vehicle technologies.