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What was the peak altitude reached in this test launch?
by topspin 3y ago
What was the peak altitude reached in this test launch?
- bo0tzz 3y agoGoing off memory here, but I think it was about 30km?
- the_third_wave 3y ago~39 km
- Zigurd 3y agoHere are a few predictions for what comes out soon: First, several more engines failed at various times than currently acknowledged. Not all, or even most of the engine failures can be attributed to debrid strikes on the ground. Second, the rocket was far off course for most of the flight. Third, control of the rocket was lost earlier than acknowledged, due to both losing 2 out of three gimbaled engines and losing hydraulics in the gimbal. Lastly, the flight termination system failed. It should have been engaged as soon as directional control was lost, and it is likely that the booster blew up of other reasons.