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All in all, looks like a good launch. Can't wait to hear about the second burn, which was last flight's sticking point.
Saw the 1st stage doing some RCS maneuvers right after separation, but they cut the camera away from that shot pretty quick so I couldn't see exactly what. They're not supposed to be trying to "land" this one, but I bet they're getting aero data in support of the F9-R. All in all, looks like a good launch. Can't wait to hear about the second burn, which was last flight's sticking point.
Saw the 1st stage doing some RCS maneuvers right after separation, but they cut the camera away from that shot pretty quick so I couldn't see exactly what. They're not supposed to be trying to "land" this one, but I bet they're getting aero data in support of the F9-R. All in all, looks like a good launch. Can't wait to hear about the second burn, which was last flight's sticking point.
Just curious, what is the purpose of the 4 towers around the launchpad?
Velocity of 1.2km/s - rockets are just awesome.
But getting to space is easy. The problem is staying there.
http://www.noozhawk.com/article/atlas_v_set_for_launch_from_...
I know HN readers have a love affair with SpaceX but my dad's company is launching a rocket on Thurs at Vandenberg and it should be fun to watch: http://www.noozhawk.com/article/atlas_v_set_for_launch_from_...
The documentary The Engines That Came in from the Cold is an interesting look at these engines and the NK-33's, and US/Russian collaboration.
After sitting through both launch attempts, I missed this one. Is there any way to view the launch video?