Northrop Grumman Propulsion Integrated Test Stand (PITS)

Hydrogen peroxide and hydrocarbon fuel facility with thrust capability of 70,000 pounds horizontally and 50,000 pounds vertically.

The Propulsion Integrated Test Stand (PITS) is a high strength steel I-beam structure with a work area that is 33 ft. wide by 41 ft deep and extends 50 feet to the floor of the canyon below. The structure has a single rocket engine test position on the upper level of the test stand.

Originally designed for vertical firing, this sea-level test position is now configured for horizontal firing.