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