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.

 
 
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