Why is it on a pedestal, 20 feet off the ground?
Quote from: Jason Davies on 02/23/2009 08:18 pmWhy is it on a pedestal, 20 feet off the ground?The first stage, Castor 120 motor, is a derivative of the MX first stage. The MX ignited in midair after being shot out the launch canister. The pedestal eliminates a need for a blast deflector
Ouch, 4:51 am?! I'll try to wake up for this one, but we'll see!
article up for tonight's launch:http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2009/02/orbitals-taurus-xl-launch-orbiting-carbon-observatory/
Orbital Sciences also built the OCO spacecraft, which will make the first space-based measurements of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2),
Pad rat on console and ready to support.