The Canyon area test stands were constructed in the mid-to-late 1950s as a site for LOX/RP engine testing supporting the Redstone, Thor, and H-1 engine programs. Three test stands were erected in this area. Originally, the area was known as the “TRE” Area, an acronym for “Transition Reliability Equipment”
History & Accomplishments
Activated in 1954
Supported the launch on January 31, 1958 of the first
U.S. satellite, Explorer I aboard a Jupiter-C launch
Vehicle powered by a Redstone engine.
Programs
Redstone, Saturn I/I-B, Jupiter and Thor
Test Stand Activity
Canyon 1Activated 10/54629 Tests
Canyon 2Activated 6/55606 Tests
Canyon 3Activated 2/574384 Tests
Hot Fire Engine Test Circa 1960
Canyon Test Area 1963
Canyon Area TRE II & TRE I
First Crew Canyon Area TRE I
Canyon Area TRE (transition reliability evaluation) 2.
Canyon Area HI Engine
Canyon Test Area 1960
Canyon Area TRE I HI Engine Hot Fire Test
Canyon Area Test Stand Hot Fire Circa 1960's
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