VHRE V ort ex Hybr id Rock et Engi ne Technology VHRE is an innov ative, vortex-injected, hybrid rocket engine technology that exhibits high regression rates in simple cylindrical propellant grains. VHRE is Simple and Low Cost VHRE has been Demonstr ated 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 Predicted Regression Rate, mm/s VH-20 VH-100 VH-200 -10% +10% r = 0.0085 CR 0.45 (L/D) -0.59 Ginj 0.45 G 0.37 VHRE Performance is Predictable ORBITAL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Small Business Leader ORBITEC is a national leader in small business innovations for the space industry, with over $90 million in government and industrial contracts since its founding in 1988. Mission Statement To ser v e go v ernmen t and indust r y by de v el op in g and demonstrating innovative technologies and advanced products that enhance the quality of human life and support mankind’s exploration of the Universe. Main Bu siness Ar eas • Advanced concepts and technology development • Space resource systems • Space propulsion and propellant systems • Space flight systems • Human, animal, and plant habitation systems. Company Background Headquartered in Madison, WI, ORBITEC is Wisconsin’s leader in space research, technology and product development, working with the federal small business innovation research and other major technology development programs of the nation. ORBITEC was awarded Wisconsin’ s Professional Service Business of the Year Award (1995) and the Tibbitts Award (1996 and 1999) from the SBA for outstanding work for the US Government. E x p e r i m e n t a l R e g r e s s i o n R a t e , m m / s Contact Us ORBITAL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Space Center, 1212 Fourier Drive Madiso n, WI 53717 Phone: (608) 827-5000; FAX: (608) 827-5050 www.orbitec.com