NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Test Stand 301 is an ambient test stand rated for conducting propulsion tests on engines and propulsion systems. It is currently used to support space shuttle aft module testing.



Specifications:

• Single-position, vertical firing capability
• Ambient test capability
• Propellants: N₂O₄ & Hydrazines
• Propellant capability - 2000-gal storage/run tanks; both propellants (MMH/N₂O₄) can be saturated with helium up to 285 psia; both propellants can be temperature conditioned between 40 to 120 °F; catch-and-weigh tanks are available; two aspiration systems installed
• Removable roof allows large test article installation
• Test monitoring & recording with video, cine, sequence, and infrared cameras
• 4,995 ft (1522 m) above sea level maximum test article envelope 25 by 18 by 18 ft high (7.6 m by 5.5 m by 5.5 m high)
• Maximum thrust - 25,000 lbf; vertical or horizontal firing; temperature conditioned from 40 to 120 °F (4 to 49 °C)