Leaf springs in rocket for space research
In March 2019, a sounding rocket is launched for research on the density and temperature of electrons in the lower ionosphere. The rocket´s locking system includes leaf springs from Lesjöfors.The European research program REXUS/BEXUS gives students the opportunity to launch space experiments in a sounding rocket. Two rockets, a Swedish and a German, are annually launched and are dedicated for student projects throughout the EU and Canada. The students receive guidance from experts in the field, such as the European Space Agency (ESA), the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the Swedish space