Virgin Galactic
Discussion
The feathering system lock was "unlocked" too early. This allowed the tail section to move into the feathered position whilst the aircraft was accelerating through the Max Q - the period of maximum dynamic pressure on the vehicle. This was enough to cause structural break up and loss of the vehicle.
New project announced today
http://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/creating-the...
Using LauncherOne http://www.virgingalactic.com/satellite-launch/
http://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/creating-the...
Using LauncherOne http://www.virgingalactic.com/satellite-launch/
MartG said:
New project announced today
http://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/creating-the...
Using LauncherOne http://www.virgingalactic.com/satellite-launch/
Whoah...I knew Branson was up to no good..http://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/creating-the...
Using LauncherOne http://www.virgingalactic.com/satellite-launch/
This is getting a bit too James Bond villainish for comfort....
mybrainhurts said:
This is getting a bit too James Bond villainish for comfort....
It's an interesting move away from 'Government' to 'private enterprise'. We just assume such massive undertakings are done by country - but as Governments lose interest or run out of money or give it to the starving Africans, private enterprise steps in...Simpo Two said:
mybrainhurts said:
This is getting a bit too James Bond villainish for comfort....
It's an interesting move away from 'Government' to 'private enterprise'. We just assume such massive undertakings are done by country - but as Governments lose interest or run out of money or give it to the starving Africans, private enterprise steps in...Lookee here....
:shudder:
Simpo Two said:
mybrainhurts said:
This is getting a bit too James Bond villainish for comfort....
It's an interesting move away from 'Government' to 'private enterprise'. We just assume such massive undertakings are done by country - but as Governments lose interest or run out of money or give it to the starving Africans, private enterprise steps in...Gassing Station | Science! | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff