Test Facility Capabilities

Large, Altitude Engine Test Facility

The A-2 Test Stand was built to test the Saturn S-II stage as a part of the Apollo Program.  It was later reconfigured as shown to be a single-position, vertical-firing test stand to test liquid rocket engines at altitude-simulated conditions. Test configurations have consisted of full flight stage and main propulsion system (ascent vehicle), and single-engine testing at sea level and 60,000 feet simulated altitude.

Maximum Thrust: 1,500,000 pounds (original design); 650,000 pounds (current configuration)

Current/Scheduled Work:

• Facility leased to Relativity Space for testing and undergoing modification

Past Propulsion Test Activities:

• NASA Constellation Program J‐2X engine (2011‐2014)
• NASA Space Shuttle Main Engine testing (1976‐2009)
• NASA Saturn S-II stage testing (1966‐1970)