Relativity Space’s Post

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On the testing front, engine qualification is officially underway. The qualification article was manufactured in Long Beach and shipped to NASA Stennis, where it was then activated. The test campaign has started off strong with eleven hot fires, and we've set new Relativity records for test cadence by lighting the engine four times in less than ten working hours. Qualification is a key step in a rocket development program, validating that the engine can meet performance and reliability requirements for flight. We expect the qualification campaign to wrap up this summer. In Long Beach, we conducted proof testing of the COPV manifold assembly to verify structural integrity and leak-tightness. On the structural test stand the teams installed strut assemblies which will simulate engine loads during test. Valve qualification is also underway, including tests on our in-house shock stand, and we're already performing development tests for future engine block valve upgrades. We recently completed successful cure and non-destructive testing of our first development panels for the raceway covers. The composite panel, which is representative of the production covers, is now being tested to verify mechanical strength properties and quality.