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#1100
by
HVM
on 26 Sep, 2017 02:23
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Does inert mean here; no own propulsion?
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#1101
by
gongora
on 26 Sep, 2017 02:31
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Does inert mean here; no own propulsion?
Inert would just be a mass simulator. They must be getting a license modification if they're putting payloads on the next flight.
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#1102
by
Robotbeat
on 26 Sep, 2017 02:46
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When is RocketLab's next flight? They were talking as if they'd fly a whole bunch of times, but only have the one flight.
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#1103
by
ringsider
on 26 Sep, 2017 05:11
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#1104
by
Phil Stooke
on 26 Sep, 2017 09:53
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The most likely explanation is that a new license is in the works. They know what they are doing.
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#1105
by
ringsider
on 30 Sep, 2017 18:41
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#1106
by
savuporo
on 30 Sep, 2017 19:54
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Rocket Lab are trying to trademark the words "CURIE" and "EINSTEIN" for their rocket engines.
https://trademarks.justia.com/owners/rocket-lab-usa-inc-3563559/
Does this mean a series of new engines in the works?
Seriously hope not. Getting a trademark just in case is just a good practice and doesn't cost a lot, plus Rutherford-Curie-Einstein is a good combo.
I sincerely hope they focus on building out operations and actually deliver on high cadence launch, rather than get bogged down with yet another R&D program.
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#1107
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 01 Oct, 2017 07:38
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When is RocketLab's next flight? They were talking as if they'd fly a whole bunch of times, but only have the one flight.
The lady in the RocketLab booth said the next launch is in the next two months, so probably in November.
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#1108
by
Nehkara
on 02 Oct, 2017 21:00
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#1109
by
savuporo
on 11 Oct, 2017 02:02
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Here is how apparently how some kiwis experienced the first launch. Posted by Wairoa District Council a couple days ago
And here they are looking forward to the second launch:
Wairoa looking forward to second rocket launchWairoa Mayor Craig Little said he understood the rocket would be transported to the site in the next fortnight, and could launch as soon as the end of October.
Not much new in there
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#1110
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 16 Oct, 2017 13:21
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New article about space business in New Zealand and RocketLab:
New Zealand space industry prepares for blast off
TOM PULLAR-STRECKER
Last updated 05:00, October 15 2017
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/97741414/nz-space-industry-prepares-for-take-offArticle includes:
Despite a communication issue forcing the company to abort its last test flight in May, Rocket Lab's next launch from the Māhia Peninsular is set for the next couple of months.
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The Electron rocket will be carrying a real cargo of four weather-mapping and ship-tracking satellites from paying customers, making it a commercial flight in all but name and (managed) expectations.
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#1111
by
savuporo
on 16 Oct, 2017 14:05
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The length of pause between first and this second flight is a bit unnerving, especially considering that according to RL, there was nothing wrong with the rocket.
Doesn't instill a lot of confidence for ability to do high frequency launches quite yet
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#1112
by
TrevorMonty
on 16 Oct, 2017 15:53
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I think they used time to modify 2nd vehicle based on data from first launch.
Because 2nd stage didn't complete its mission they've missed out on lot of data. So expect a delay for 3rd launch even if 2nd launch is successful.
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#1113
by
high road
on 16 Oct, 2017 18:16
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The length of pause between first and this second flight is a bit unnerving, especially considering that according to RL, there was nothing wrong with the rocket.
Doesn't instill a lot of confidence for ability to do high frequency launches quite yet
Why? During Falcon 9's early years, SpaceX regularly had over half a year between launches, without any failures. Today, they're the most frequent launcher. How spoiled we've become.
Expect the same to happen to BFR.
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#1114
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 16 Oct, 2017 20:44
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#1115
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 19 Oct, 2017 07:43
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#1116
by
Sam Ho
on 24 Oct, 2017 18:30
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#1117
by
SLC
on 02 Dec, 2017 19:36
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#1118
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 02 Dec, 2017 19:45
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#1119
by
Kryten
on 05 Dec, 2017 16:50
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The revised launch licence for Electron test flights has been issued. Putting it on this thread because it covers multiple flights.
