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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #780 on: 11/14/2014 02:48 am »
The team performed a swing test of the new equipment on November 13.  A tilt test will be performed soon.

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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #781 on: 11/17/2014 08:53 pm »
The tilt test was successful.  A tethered flight test is due tomorrow Tuesday November 17, 2014.

Picture of the new ALHAT lasers on the lander.

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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #782 on: 11/18/2014 07:39 pm »
Moon Express, Morpheus and ALHAT Landing Testing At The KSC Suhttle Landing Facility, June 2014


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Moon Express, Morpheus and ALHAT Landing Testing At The KSC Suhttle Landing Facility, June 2014

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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #783 on: 11/18/2014 07:41 pm »
Moon Express & Morpheus ALHAT at Kennedy Space Center

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Moon Express & Morpheus ALHAT at Kennedy Space Center

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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #784 on: 11/19/2014 12:13 am »
Due to bad weather today's Morpheus flight was delayed until tomorrow.

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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #785 on: 11/19/2014 07:39 am »
That's a pretty cool mining robot they showed. Four of these can dig enough on the Moon for 10 tons of LOX per year, enough for two return flights and 2 tons for life support.
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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #786 on: 11/19/2014 04:29 pm »
Fueling! Starting LNG load now. Looks like we are now targeting around 2:30 to 3pm ET ignition.
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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #788 on: 11/19/2014 07:17 pm »
Early shutdown

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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #789 on: 11/19/2014 07:24 pm »
Component failure... Will take a few days to look into...
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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #790 on: 11/19/2014 10:51 pm »
You test to find out what is faulty.  They have found a faulty component.

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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #791 on: 12/02/2014 05:15 am »
The team is back at KSC and intend to fly a tethered test early this week.  With the Orion flight Florida could be a bit noisy this week.

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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #792 on: 12/02/2014 02:01 pm »
Providing the rain holds off there will be a tethered launch today.

Picture of the vehicle being driven to its launch pad taken a few minutes ago.

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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #793 on: 12/02/2014 02:31 pm »
Tweet from the team

"Weather permitting, we're targeting ~3:10pm ET (8:10pm GMT) for ignition. We'll update as the day progresses! Working to have live stream!"

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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #794 on: 12/02/2014 04:19 pm »
The Lander is in place and being filled with LOX.  No change to launch time.

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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #795 on: 12/02/2014 04:55 pm »
The sun has come out at KSC.

The live feed will probably be at this webpage.
http://morpheuslander.jsc.nasa.gov/live

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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #796 on: 12/02/2014 06:04 pm »
Fuel loaded and launch is still on schedule.

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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #797 on: 12/02/2014 06:31 pm »
Aligning the lasers.

The weather is getting cloudy.

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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #798 on: 12/02/2014 07:15 pm »
Looks like at least an hour's delay due to rain (i.e. 4:10 pm EST)

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Re: Morpheus Lander Testing at JSC and KSC - Update Thread
« Reply #799 on: 12/02/2014 07:21 pm »
Here is a picture of the Lander wearing its rain hood.

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