Single-stage small satellite launcher with combustible tank of polyethylene

A solid propellant version of the single-stage launch vehicle with polyethylene case that consumed as fuel is considered as means for launching small satellites. Emphasis is on experimental investigating gasification of a polyethylene structure element by a chamber of special design. Photographs and the reference to electronic annex containing an experimental video record are included in the paper. Main previous experiments are also briefly reviewed. Conclusions concern improvements of the gasification chamber design and a speculation about next experiments.