Blue Origin

[Beati Dogu]

Blue Origin are going to launch their current development New Shepard rocket for the 5th and probably final time.

They plan to test the (unmanned) crew capsule's emergency ejection system while the rocket is hitting maximum dynamic pressure (Max Q). They don't expect the rocket to survive, but there is a small chance it might. The capsule should come down on parachutes.

It'll be livestreamed on Tuesday, Oct 4, starting at 3.50 pm UK time.

http://blueorigin.com

[Eric Mc]

I'll be there

Or at least, watching on my computer.

[Beati Dogu]

Yeah, should be entertaining.

[MartG]

I'e not seen any confirmation of this flight today - has anyone any more info ?

[Eric Mc]

Nothing on their website.

[MartG]

Delayed due to weather apparently

http://www.space.com/34282-blue-origin-rocket-esca...

[Eric Mc]

Thanks.

Will be watching tomorrow.

[Beati Dogu]

Video about the escape system:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5i-f-D_A-M

[Eric Mc]

Should be happening at 15.50 BST today.

[MartG]

Webcast starts at 15:45 www.blueorigin.com

[Eric Mc]

Just started.

[Beati Dogu]

Here we go.



What's the betting? I'm saying good capsule separation and landing and the rocket survives. Optimistic I know.

[MartG]

Eric Mc said:

Just started.

Where - I'm not seeing anything

Ah - found it on Youtube

[Beati Dogu]

MartG said:

Where - I'm not seeing anything

https://www.blueorigin.com/#youtubebqUIX3Z4r3k and press play

or :

https://www.youtube.com/user/blueoriginchannel

[Eric Mc]

There was a picture labelled "In Flight Escape" test on the "Blue Origin" website. I just clicked on the "start" icon.

[Eric Mc]

My hunch is the booster won't make it. I hope I'm wrong.

[Eric Mc]

Oops - is that a scheduled hold or an unplanned one?

[Beati Dogu]

Test hold perhaps.

[Eric Mc]

I don't think the commentator's were expecting it.

[Beati Dogu]

Did you notice the little tortoise marks on the rocket to show each successful flight?