I got the impression they were on site anyway, just in case.
This week during wet dress rehearsal the team saw some unusual behavior with a motor controller. With only days between rehearsal & window, we want a little extra time to fully review data, so have decided to roll to the next slot in a few weeks. Stay tuned!
QuoteThis week during wet dress rehearsal the team saw some unusual behavior with a motor controller. With only days between rehearsal & window, we want a little extra time to fully review data, so have decided to roll to the next slot in a few weeks. Stay tuned!https://twitter.com/rocketlab/status/986252799599042561
Rocket Lab will move the ‘It’s Business Time’ launch, scheduled between 20 April – 3 May, to the next available launch window in coming weeks. The shift comes after pad team identified some unusual motor controller behavior during a wet dress rehearsal carried out this week. With just days between rehearsal and window opening, the call to move to the window is a conservative one made to allow the team additional time to review data.Rocket Lab is able to operate with schedule flexibility and move into different windows as a result of operating its own private orbital launch site.The new launch window is due to open in the coming weeks with defined dates to be confirmed soon.
I'm driving by there in two days. It looks like I won't see anything but a locked gate and sign threatening dire consequences for trespassing.
What I could get from a little hill 2 miles away. I almost got to a spot 1 mile away, but two guys moving a large flock of bald sheep politely hinted that the job would be easier if I wasn't there. At least I got a good dinner. The place was closed, but the owner saw me and insisted on feeding me and bringing the whole family in for conversation. She reminded them to use the term "Rocket enthusiast" because, apparently, some people considered "Rocket nut" rude.
Quote from: Nomadd on 05/18/2018 09:03 am What I could get from a little hill 2 miles away. I almost got to a spot 1 mile away, but two guys moving a large flock of bald sheep politely hinted that the job would be easier if I wasn't there. At least I got a good dinner. The place was closed, but the owner saw me and insisted on feeding me and bringing the whole family in for conversation. She reminded them to use the term "Rocket enthusiast" because, apparently, some people considered "Rocket nut" rude.Well, now I really want to know whether unlicensed cafes are a problem in NZ?
That's a lot of rocket sheep (and rocket cows).
Quote from: envy887 on 05/18/2018 01:31 pmThat's a lot of rocket sheep (and rocket cows). Also, several rocket horses. All I could get from the locals was that launch day travel by non residents down the 30km goat track to the site was strongly discouraged by the authorities. A phrase that means many things depending on where you are.
Quote from: Nomadd on 05/19/2018 11:19 amQuote from: envy887 on 05/18/2018 01:31 pmThat's a lot of rocket sheep (and rocket cows). Also, several rocket horses. All I could get from the locals was that launch day travel by non residents down the 30km goat track to the site was strongly discouraged by the authorities. A phrase that means many things depending on where you are.I'm not sure RL would appreciate term goat track, considering how much money was spent upgrading it.
Quote from: Nomadd on 05/19/2018 11:19 amQuote from: envy887 on 05/18/2018 01:31 pmThat's a lot of rocket sheep (and rocket cows). Also, several rocket horses. All I could get from the locals was that launch day travel by non residents down the 30km goat track to the site was strongly discouraged by the authorities. A phrase that means many things depending on where you are.I'm not sure RL would appreciate term goat track, considering how much money was spent upgrading it. Hope you are enjoying your holiday.
Shane Fleming, Rocket Lab: fixed issue with motor controller son Electron that postponed launch last month. Shipping vehicle back to the launch site in the “coming weeks.” #SpaceTechExpo