Bummer Jim.
I see Kate was on board and @ a 100'/s touchdown I am guessing you lost some electronics and hardware. Looking forward to reading your review of the data.
But wow Mach 3.7!
I actually have quite a bit of data and video on this flight. You won't believe what actually happened.
Jim
I actually have quite a bit of data and video on this flight. You won't believe what actually happened.
Jim
You won't believe what actually happened.
I actually have quite a bit of data and video on this flight. You won't believe what actually happened.
Jim
Yes, I suppose it is possible that Aliens snapped this pic of the booster fin can.
Jim
Yes, I suppose it is possible that Aliens snapped this pic of the booster fin can.
Jim
Yes, I suppose it is possible that Aliens snapped this pic of the booster fin can.
Jim
Yes, I suppose it is possible that Aliens snapped this pic of the booster fin can.
Jim
Premature deployment after sustainer motor burnout?
That being the case I agree with "premature deployment" but it appears to be before booster burnout.
What if the booster wasn't as draggy as expected (or the upper stage had too much) and passed the upper stage after separation but before upper stage ignition?
IIRC...There was a pretty good hiccup in the booster motor burn. I wonder if that was mistaken for motor burn out?
Tony
Well, I don't mean to get everyone thinking too hard about this particular pic. It's just one aspect of maybe a half dozen interesting aspects about this flight. Here's another pic with another clue, but give me a while to work out the data so things make sense.
Jim
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