ALBus is also listed in ELaNa XIX on Electron!
Dan Hart, Virgin Orbit: towards the tail end of qualification for LauncherOne. Did latest engine test 12 hours ago. First launch later this year. #34SS
Be sure to watch it with the subtitles on; they like to add funny comments in there.
Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/23/2018 10:08 pmBe sure to watch it with the subtitles on; they like to add funny comments in there.
The flame output does not look very stable, it seemed to vary a lot (particular when in side view angle) - is this normal for an engine of this scale, or is this engine missing part of its high altitude or vacuum nozzle?
Quote from: Lars-J on 04/24/2018 05:13 amThe flame output does not look very stable, it seemed to vary a lot (particular when in side view angle) - is this normal for an engine of this scale, or is this engine missing part of its high altitude or vacuum nozzle?If you watched it with the CC subtitles on you would have known this was including a gimbal test as well.
Quote from: john smith 19 on 04/24/2018 06:41 amQuote from: Lars-J on 04/24/2018 05:13 amThe flame output does not look very stable, it seemed to vary a lot (particular when in side view angle) - is this normal for an engine of this scale, or is this engine missing part of its high altitude or vacuum nozzle?If you watched it with the CC subtitles on you would have known this was including a gimbal test as well.You'll understand if the vast majority of people turned them off, as they go 0 to gag-inducing in 3 seconds.
I already feel bad for Pomerantz when he reads this. haha
Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/23/2018 10:08 pmThe flame output does not look very stable, it seemed to vary a lot (particular when in side view angle) - is this normal for an engine of this scale, or is this engine missing part of its high altitude or vacuum nozzle?
Quote from: Lars-J on 04/24/2018 05:13 amQuote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/23/2018 10:08 pmThe flame output does not look very stable, it seemed to vary a lot (particular when in side view angle) - is this normal for an engine of this scale, or is this engine missing part of its high altitude or vacuum nozzle?Looks a bit dirty as well.
Quote from: Lars-J on 04/24/2018 05:13 amThe flame output does not look very stable, it seemed to vary a lot (particular when in side view angle) - is this normal for an engine of this scale, or is this engine missing part of its high altitude or vacuum nozzle?Looks a bit dirty as well.
Quote from: Davidthefat on 04/24/2018 03:15 pmQuote from: Lars-J on 04/24/2018 05:13 amThe flame output does not look very stable, it seemed to vary a lot (particular when in side view angle) - is this normal for an engine of this scale, or is this engine missing part of its high altitude or vacuum nozzle?Looks a bit dirty as well.The gas generator exhaust seems to be right below and in-line with the nozzle in this set-up. So, that might be what you are seeing. You can see it more clearly in the top video.
Eh, the overwhelming majority of people seem to love them. And for those who don't, that's why we made them an Easter Egg that is turned off by default. We never even mention them or promote them in any way, they are just left for people to find on their own, in hopes that perhaps they will feel a little bit of joy when reading them. And honestly, if I were the only person in the world who found them amusing, I'd probably keep writing them anyway. Cause why not, right?
Quote from: deruch on 04/25/2018 07:14 amQuote from: Davidthefat on 04/24/2018 03:15 pmQuote from: Lars-J on 04/24/2018 05:13 amThe flame output does not look very stable, it seemed to vary a lot (particular when in side view angle) - is this normal for an engine of this scale, or is this engine missing part of its high altitude or vacuum nozzle?Looks a bit dirty as well.The gas generator exhaust seems to be right below and in-line with the nozzle in this set-up. So, that might be what you are seeing. You can see it more clearly in the top video.No, that's not what I mean. Look at the exhaust starting at 1:00, top view. The brightness of the exhaust flickers on and off like a hybrid or solid, not like a smooth running liquid engine usually does. But I could be wrong... The VG guys know a lot more about rockets than I do! I have attached a tiny GIF I made from the video.
Quote from: imprezive on 04/24/2018 01:40 pmI already feel bad for Pomerantz when he reads this. hahaEh, the overwhelming majority of people seem to love them. And for those who don't, that's why we made them an Easter Egg that is turned off by default. We never even mention them or promote them in any way, they are just left for people to find on their own, in hopes that perhaps they will feel a little bit of joy when reading them. And honestly, if I were the only person in the world who found them amusing, I'd probably keep writing them anyway. Cause why not, right?
Whether or not I always agree with what Virgin does, I appreciate Mr. Pomerantz sharing the occasional note with us. He is contributing more to our collective progress than I am able to, and I thank him for that.All the best, Will. Please keep posting.