So, what is the difference between these units and the 5-segs tested as part of the Ares-I program a few years back?
Marshall recently released a video of the booster production.
Quote from: rayleighscatter on 02/17/2015 02:01 pmMarshall recently released a video of the booster production.Starting at "Motor Segment Castable Inhibitor Preperation" (0:45) they put a lot of tubes on the cast propellant and then apply an inhibitor. What is the purpose of this?
Is there a good (or even barely acceptable) location to view this test firing for the general public - just in case you aren't a member of the media or an ATK employee?
A public viewing area is available along State Road 83 North approximately 20 miles west of Corinne, Utah (see map – follow directions to Promontory). The gate to the public viewing area opens at 7 a.m. Mar. 11. Overflow parking is available if needed.
Quote from: guru on 03/08/2015 09:51 pmIs there a good (or even barely acceptable) location to view this test firing for the general public - just in case you aren't a member of the media or an ATK employee?QuoteA public viewing area is available along State Road 83 North approximately 20 miles west of Corinne, Utah (see map – follow directions to Promontory). The gate to the public viewing area opens at 7 a.m. Mar. 11. Overflow parking is available if needed.http://www.orbitalatk.com/rocket-test
Can someone give a UTC time for the test?
It looked like the plants up on the hillside to the boosters left were set on fire from radiant heat.
I heard mention of the TVC actuation (and actually saw it during the test). As this is QM, do they actually move the nozzle through the identical motions that would be used to launch to 28.5 degrees/pitch maneuver for a port booster and/or a starboard booster? Along those lines, is any roll needed considering there is no sidemount?
Full Coverage Replay:SLS Qualification Booster TestPublished on Mar 11, 2015Orbital ATK Promontory, Utah - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nasa-msfc
The above video has been deleted. Here's the replacement.