apollolanding - 11/12/2006 1:21 PMAny word on why they scrubbed?Joe
edkyle99 - 11/12/2006 9:20 AMThis Minotaur might not make it off the pad this year now, according to this report. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061211/NEWS/61211002/-1/NEWS01I wonder why this TacSat problem wasn't vetted until the last minute? Surely this was an issue that was known by someone. - Ed Kyle
edkyle99 - 11/12/2006 10:06 AMQuoteedkyle99 - 11/12/2006 9:20 AMThis Minotaur might not make it off the pad this year now, according to this report. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061211/NEWS/61211002/-1/NEWS01I wonder why this TacSat problem wasn't vetted until the last minute? Surely this was an issue that was known by someone. - Ed KyleThe following site provides some clues about what the problem might be. TacSat-2 was built in a hurry using spare parts from a previous, canceled program. The solar array design appears to have changed a bit during the development effort.http://directory.eoportal.org/pres_TacSat2Roadrunner.html - Ed Kyle
edkyle99 - 11/12/2006 10:20 AMThis Minotaur might not make it off the pad this year now, according to this report. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061211/NEWS/61211002/-1/NEWS01I wonder why this TacSat problem wasn't vetted until the last minute? Surely this was an issue that was known by someone. - Ed Kyle
SpacemanSpiff - 11/12/2006 4:48 PMTry to think 'Out of the BOX'; how would you get into the realm of tactical ops?Well, you would accept a little more risk! And when you go low-cost, then you CAN assume more risk. I can think of a number of ways to get the spacecraft to orbit quickly.This is a promising project that bears watching, if you have an interest in providing cost-efficient space vehicle services...My company is interested in working with the provider of the solar array system for this vehicle, MicroSat Systems (their thin-film solar cell arrays could be a great new photovoltaic option). They look to be a very promising small, cost-efficient company. They were the systems integrator for this vehicle as well. I am hoping to see a successful mission.