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> enable accurate launch of the rocket from the balloon in the stratosphere. Even though Silverthrone is designed for launch from a balloon, its control capabil
by joewadcan 6y ago
> enable accurate launch of the rocket from the balloon in the stratosphere. Even though Silverthrone is designed for launch from a balloon, its control capabilities were put to test in harsher conditions of the heavy downwash of the helicopter, to ensure it is ready for rocket launch.
Seems like this is testing the hardware that will be elevated using a balloon. The helicopter isn't part of launch plans.
- usrusr 6y agoAh, so it's a tweak for sneaking the rocket beyond those thickest layers of air, interesting. My initial impression was that it might be just a clever idea to forego the need for a dedicated rocket launch pad.