INCAS (National Institute for Aerospace Research "Elie Carafoli") is Romania's leading aerospace research establishment, with over 70 years of experience in aerospace engineering and applied aerodynamics. As a research institute, INCAS provides R&D services to the aerospace community, both domestically and internationally. It is involved in EU aerospace programs and ESA projects, particularly in launchers and space vehicles technology. INCAS operates unique infrastructure, including wind tunnels and virtual reality laboratories, and participates in projects with partners like ArianeGroup and Safran Helicopter Engines.
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The Space Rider drop-test model was built in Romania at the National Institute for Aerospace Research Elie Carafoli (INCAS) before being sent to the Italian Aerospace Research Centre (CIRA) in Italy.
INCAS was selected to design and manufacture a test model of the Re-entry Module that simulates its size, mass, aerodynamic shape, and landing gear.
Romania’s National Institute for Aerospace Research ‘Elie Carafoli’ (INCAS) delivered the Space Rider Descent and Landing Test Model (DLRM) to the Italian Aerospace Research Centre (CIRA) in Capua.
On 19 September, INCAS completed tests to validate the test model's structure.
On 14 October, INCAS announced the successful delivery of the DLRM to CIRA’s facility in Capua.
CIRA announced that INCAS completed 'proof tests' of the Space Rider DLRM on 19 September.
A final drop test campaign will utilize the full-scale DLRM prototype developed by INCAS to evaluate landing stability.
INCAS is responsible for designing and manufacturing the Space Rider Descent and Landing Research Model (DLRM).