Eagle Aerospace Systems Inc. Catalogue, Mid 1980s

Sample pages from an eight-page high performance rocketry brochure by Eagle Aerospace Systems Inc., published in the mid 1980s. Sharing the provenance, down to the zip code, with the previously featured Astro Dynamics Corporation, Eagle Aerospace Systems Inc. similarly hailed from Everett/WA and also catered primarily to parties interested in serious, high-powered rocket applications. There were many other obvious parallels between the two companies.

According to this brochure, Eagle Aerospace Systems Inc. offered both rockets and propulsion, and it was particularly the description of their motors that set the company apart from most others of the period. The high power Eagle Dual Thrust Motors operated in two phases ("two motors in one"); a boost phase provided maximum acceleration, while a second, longer burning sustainer phase was designed to provide the rocket with a steady momentum. The propulsion means mentioned in the brochure range from 24 mm G40 motors to "professional Aquila System motors for use by science and industry".

Eagle Aerospace Systems Inc. also offered three series of rockets with payload compartments: Series I consisted of rockets using 24 to 29 mm motors. Series II was designed for "advanced sounding rocket activities". The Aquila System consisted of a complete sounding rocket system "specifically made or scientific and industrial applications".

The Eagle 150 and Eagle 175 rockets were powered by G motors and recovered by streamer. Eagle 200, Eagle 250, and Eagle 300 were intended for the aforementioned Dual Thrust motors and recovered via parachute.

Eagle Aerospace Systems Inc. also provided parts and supplies, such as glass/epoxy sheet stock, epoxy adhesives, a digital electronic timer, body tubes, nose cones, and other components.

Eagle Aerospace Systems Inc. brochure pages © by Eagle Aerospace Systems Inc., Everett/WA.

Astro Dynamics Corporation Catalogue, Early 1980s

Sample pages from a rare six page fold-out "specialized rocket kits" brochure by Astro Dynamics Corporation, published during the early 1980s.

In the bygone days of actual written letters and postal money orders, I acquired this brochure of this then newly emerging company from Everett/WA, USA. Astro Dynamics Corporation's somewhat Enerjet-inspired rocket kits were clearly aimed at the advanced rocket builder. The rocket kits offered (Models 1500, 1750, 2000, 2500, and 2800) were all designed for 29 mm motors (with Models 1500 and 1750 also available with 24 mm motor mounts) and payload sections intended to hold "telemetry equipment, remote cameras, altitude pollution monitoring equipment, cloud seeding devices, signal flares, and other applications".

Model 1500 measured 42" in length while Model 2800 came in at 74". The kits featured custom made fabric parachutes but no decals. According to the brochure, Astro Dynamics Corporation also offered an "Electrical Firing System" as well as an "Electrical Staging System", but no further information on either of these systems was provided.

The final page of the brochure (bottom scan) showed yet another four (cluster) rockets, apparently part of a selection of rocket kits not offered to the general public.

Unfortunately, I have no further information about the activities of this company nor its fate.

Astro Dynamics Corporation brochure pages © by Astro Dynamics Corporation, Everett/WA.