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Post by ZacYates on Jun 14, 2020 14:56:55 GMT 12
We could see today’s mission heading skywards not long after launch from Palmerston North. Now I know where to look I’m keen to see what a nighttime launch looks like. I know it’s not the same as seeing it liftoff, but was still a buzz catching it 😬 That's amazing! I think next time I'll head to one of Whanganui's big hills and hope for clear skies.
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Post by ZacYates on Jun 16, 2020 17:32:55 GMT 12
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Post by nighthawknz on Jun 16, 2020 22:36:00 GMT 12
It is going to get expensive once the fully ramp up to keep collecting the mission patches... I have 3 through 12 (missed out on the first 2 they were a limited run so no more)
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Post by madmac on Jul 5, 2020 11:14:29 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 5, 2020 12:18:21 GMT 12
Yep, what a bugger.
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Post by ErrolC on Aug 1, 2020 13:42:36 GMT 12
www.parabolicarc.com/2020/07/31/rocket-lab-identifies-cause-of-electron-failure-plans-to-to-resume-launches-in-august/Rocket Lab Identifies Cause of Electron Failure, Plans to to Resume Launches in August... After reviewing more than 25,000 channels of data and carrying out extensive testing, Rocket Lab’s AIB was able to confidently narrow the issue down to a single anomalous electrical connection. This connection was intermittently secure through flight, creating increasing resistance that caused heating and thermal expansion in the electrical component. This caused the surrounding potting compounds to liquefy, leading to the disconnection of the electrical system and subsequent engine shutdown. The issue evaded pre-flight detection as the electrical connection remained secure during standard environmental acceptance testing including vibration, thermal vacuum, and thermal cycle tests.
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Post by nighthawknz on Sept 5, 2020 1:43:46 GMT 12
Rocket Lab marks new milestone with first-ever NZ built and launched satellite
The successful launch is a milestone and a very quick turn around since their failed Mission 13. Photon is also a game-changar as now companies only have to worry about making the sensors and add them to Photon, and RocketLab will do the rest.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 20, 2020 11:33:50 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 20, 2020 13:27:05 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 20, 2020 13:43:17 GMT 12
The launch is delayed thanks to a plane flying through the exclusion zone!! Come on, who was it?
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Nov 20, 2020 17:15:05 GMT 12
"NOTAM? What NOTAM? Oh, that one, what good do they do anyhow..."?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 20, 2020 17:23:45 GMT 12
Well it launched fine in the end. And the bit with the gnome on it came back too.
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Post by nighthawknz on Mar 1, 2021 18:04:16 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 18, 2021 13:17:04 GMT 12
Rocket Lab is about to launch their latest rocket, and hopefully catch the booster.
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 30, 2022 13:12:16 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 3, 2022 9:18:32 GMT 12
Looks like today may be the day!
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 3, 2022 10:25:46 GMT 12
Live now.
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Post by delticman on May 3, 2022 11:39:54 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 3, 2022 15:09:54 GMT 12
It went out of ADS-B range perhaps, but it was there and it snagged the rocket as planned. An amazing achievement of science and technology by this great Kiwi company, and terrific flying by the helicopter crew.
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Post by ZacYates on May 4, 2022 14:55:22 GMT 12
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