

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
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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 | |