Copenhagen Suborbitals

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  1. Smash

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    Copenhagen Suborbitals (Succes!)

    It's time for the 2nd try for the non-profit organization Copenhagen Suborbitals, to get their rocket in the air.

    A frozen valve jammed the first attempt, because of inproper maintenance. The original liquid tank was stolen few days before the first launch window and the next was rushed a bit, because of the lack of time. So the valve didn't get cleaned properly.

    So, what has happened since then? Well, quite a lot. The organization is a lot more mature now, with clear chain of command, well-defined responsibilities. The rocket and spacecraft is basically the same, with improvements from the experience from the try last year. The changes are mostly "external", like the MLP, data-link and software and so on.

    The MLP is now motorized and doesn't need to be towed (or pushed by a submarine as last year).

    The crew involved in the launch is smaller than last year. Everything was too chaotic and too many people without a well-defined job didn't help.

    The launch window is only 5 days this time, because of a navy drill. It's from June 1st to 5th.

    Read more about CS here:
    http://www.copenhagensuborbitals.com

    Live-blogging in English here:
    http://www.raketvenner.dk/launch/
    (There's also links to other resources)


    Video of lift-off:
    http://youtu.be/GmGmymAWI4E
     
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  2. Smash

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    The MLP (including rocket) reached Space Port Nexø (or Nexoe if you like) this morning after a long, rough trip, including running out of fuel.
    Today they'll finish the preparations and do some dry runs, so they're ready for shooting tomorrow.

    https://www.facebook.com/CopenhagenSuborbitals

    Unfortunately I cannot follow it live if it's tomorrow, because of a family trip.
     
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    good luck!
     
  4. Smash

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    Funny thing, last time they were in Nexoe, they got snapped by the Google Street View car.
    You see the sub, which isn't part of the operation this year.

    http://tinyurl.com/3tu8oc4
     
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    Friday 3pm GMT+1 is launch-time (That's 9am EST or 8am central).
     
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    Kinda looks like the black market nuclear rocket that is going to launch into some American city you see in those B grade movies.
     
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    that's my old house Gunny
     
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    edited.
     
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