Wow pretty cool, wonder how that impacts certification. I am guessing there are multiple categories that a rocket system needs to pass checks in order to pass, so maybe they have a contingency for such cases.
Yeah, if I were the USSF, I'm not sure I would be comfortable putting a billion-dollar spy satellite atop Vulcan just yet. I'd probably want a bit more investigation into the GEM 63XL SRBs before giving them the stamp of approval.
I mean, "the back fell off" is kind of the entire concept of rocket stages, so in a way, it is typical. They usually have to fall off in the correct sequence, at the correct time, and in one piece though.
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thepineapplejumped@lemm.ee · 9 pts · 1y
Any info on the original? Am unaware of this story
threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works · 12 pts · 1y
Discussions on !spaceflight@sh.itjust.works
TWeaK@lemm.ee · 9 pts · 1y
Man I'm starting to fall behind on Manley's videos! Going to fix that now, thanks for the prompt.
thepineapplejumped@lemm.ee · 5 pts · 1y
Wow pretty cool, wonder how that impacts certification. I am guessing there are multiple categories that a rocket system needs to pass checks in order to pass, so maybe they have a contingency for such cases.
threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 1y
Yeah, if I were the USSF, I'm not sure I would be comfortable putting a billion-dollar spy satellite atop Vulcan just yet. I'd probably want a bit more investigation into the GEM 63XL SRBs before giving them the stamp of approval.
Idea@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 1y
Back fell off
IndiBrony@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 1y
Is that supposed to happen?
Idea@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 1y
That's not very typical, no.
threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y
I mean, "the back fell off" is kind of the entire concept of rocket stages, so in a way, it is typical. They usually have to fall off in the correct sequence, at the correct time, and in one piece though.
TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
it had some of failure but it made it up anyways