Next-Gen Spaceship Landing and Water Impact Test
New Generation Manned Spaceship Landing and Water Impact Test
In May 2024, comprehensive landing and water impact tests were carried out for the new generation manned spaceship. These tests were designed to validate the structural resilience and safety of the recovery capsule under extreme landing scenarios.
The main objective was to gather strain and vibration acceleration data at multiple measurement points on the capsule during simulated landings and water impacts. To achieve this, the testing team deployed 12 RE-846U Rugged Data Acquisition Systems and 7 RU-846 Rugged Data Recorders, ensuring durability and data integrity even under harsh conditions.
A wide range of sensors was installed, including 97 strain rosettes, 20 unidirectional strain gauges, and 41 triaxial acceleration sensors, to capture accurate strain and vibration response data from various angles. The test campaign included three full-scale simulated landing and water impact trials, all conducted using offline data acquisition and post-test data retrieval methods, a strategy that guaranteed reliable measurements despite the extreme environment.
Key Technical Highlights
Objective: Measure strain and vibration acceleration on the recovery capsule during landing and impact.
Equipment: 12 RE-846U data acquisition systems, 7 RU-846 recorders.
Sensors: 97 strain rosettes, 20 strain gauges, 41 triaxial accelerometers.
Scope: Three simulated landings and water impacts.
Method: Offline data storage with post-test retrieval.
Conclusion
This testing program delivered critical insights into the structural integrity and dynamic response of the new manned spaceship’s recovery capsule. The ability to maintain data accuracy across 160+ measurement points in extreme environments demonstrates the robustness of the deployed RE-series and RU-series rugged systems. These findings not only confirmed that the capsule design meets stringent safety standards but also provided valuable input for future optimizations. By successfully replicating real-world landing and water impact conditions, the team has reinforced mission reliability, enhanced crew safety measures, and contributed to the continued advancement of human spaceflight technology.
