Systems Test Laboratory STL IV as it looked in 1975
CTL-IV (STL-IV)
Components Test Laboratory IV, later renamed Space Technology Laboratory IV, specializes in small pressure and pump fed engine testing with storable propellants at simulated conditions up to 100,000 ft. The facility was constructed in 1956 to support development testing of auxiliary engine used to assist jet aircraft in going supersonic. The Burro Flats area in which this facility is located was a popular site for filming western picture in the early years. The programs supported include Lunar Excursion Module, Coaxial Lance, Mariner Mars/Viking, Gemini, Peacekeeper, XLR-132, and TRANS Stage Engine. Also Condor, MOL, Agena Auxiliary, AR Engines for F-86 and F-100 aircraft, and NOMAND. At peak, this facility performed 100s of tests annually.
Systems Test Laboratory STL IV Cell 37 Altitude Test Capsule and Steam Ejector
Systems Test Laboratory STL IV as it looked in 1985
The 2005 Topanga Fire at CTL/STL IV.
1975 Rocketdyne Photo of STL IV in AREA III
Angle Two - 1975 Rocketdyne Photo of STL IV in AREA III
Angle Three - 1975 Rocketdyne Photo of STL IV in AREA III
AREA III STL Ponds in 1989
Systems Test Laboratory STL IV Altitude Test Systems 1981
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