AQUARIUS Skydiver: is a reusable, cost-efficient and environmentally benign Hot Water Rocket. It can be launched as a single stage rocket with an ejectable cone end. The launch with an existing and compatible upper stage is possible as well.

 

Specifications of AQUARIUS Skydiver

    Lower Stage Upper Stage
Lenght [m] 2.6 1.5
Diameter [m] 0.21 0.13
Total Mass [kg] 53 13.5
Water Mass [kg] 16 3
Pressure Vessel   4 mm St 35.8 2 mm St 37
Tank Volume [l] 20.5 4
Pressure [bar] 50 70
Temperature [°C] 264
Heating Power [W] 2 x 3000 1 x 950
Heating Time [min] ca. 60
Thrust [N] 4000 400
Nozzle   Laval, 4 mm Aluminium
Exhaust Velocity [m/s] 500
Discharging Time [s] 4 2.5
Altitude [m] 200 - 300 500