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Quote from: waf102 on 11/19/2017 01:09 amQuote from: ringsider on 11/18/2017 08:10 amQuote from: Olaf on 11/17/2017 05:27 pmConfirmed.http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/organizations/rocket-lab/rocket-lab-prepares-electron-second-test-flight/Quote“Still Testing” will ferry at least three small satellites to a highly inclined elliptical orbit.Given that they are shooting for a highly elliptical orbit, has anyone seen it mentioned anywhere what the apogee and perigee will be???"Highly inclined elliptical orbit" rather than "highly elliptical orbit". That means a relatively high inclination. An elliptical orbit doesn't necessarily mean a large difference in perigee/apogee. Technically, all earth orbits are, of course, "elliptical". - Ed Kyle
Quote from: ringsider on 11/18/2017 08:10 amQuote from: Olaf on 11/17/2017 05:27 pmConfirmed.http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/organizations/rocket-lab/rocket-lab-prepares-electron-second-test-flight/Quote“Still Testing” will ferry at least three small satellites to a highly inclined elliptical orbit.Given that they are shooting for a highly elliptical orbit, has anyone seen it mentioned anywhere what the apogee and perigee will be???
Quote from: Olaf on 11/17/2017 05:27 pmConfirmed.http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/organizations/rocket-lab/rocket-lab-prepares-electron-second-test-flight/Quote“Still Testing” will ferry at least three small satellites to a highly inclined elliptical orbit.
Confirmed.http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/organizations/rocket-lab/rocket-lab-prepares-electron-second-test-flight/Quote“Still Testing” will ferry at least three small satellites to a highly inclined elliptical orbit.
“Still Testing” will ferry at least three small satellites to a highly inclined elliptical orbit.
Still Testing is on the pad at LC-1 and looking healthy. Ideal launch conditions open up Monday. Currently targeting no earlier than 2.30 pm Monday 11 December NZDT (Sunday, 8.30 pm EST/5.30 pm PST).
QuoteStill Testing is on the pad at LC-1 and looking healthy. Ideal launch conditions open up Monday. Currently targeting no earlier than 2.30 pm Monday 11 December NZDT (Sunday, 8.30 pm EST/5.30 pm PST).
Quote from: Olaf on 12/08/2017 07:18 amQuoteStill Testing is on the pad at LC-1 and looking healthy. Ideal launch conditions open up Monday. Currently targeting no earlier than 2.30 pm Monday 11 December NZDT (Sunday, 8.30 pm EST/5.30 pm PST).Sounds promising. let's hope the weather holds for them.
https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/940022496039813120#StillTesting daily launch window is almost open. Target lift-off time between 14:30 - 18:30 NZDT (1:30 - 5:30 UTC) to be provided shortly.I guess they are not looking to launch at the top of the window then...