SpaceX Falcon launch No 4.

[Swampcat]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Yes it was just an inert mass to demonstarte that a satllite mass could be boosted to orbit.the reason there was no function is that there wasn't time. The satellite that had been planned was pulled because part of the deal was that they would have a 100% successful launch before it flew. So it wouldn't go on this flight.With the short time interval between flights 3 and 4, there wasn't time to create a useful payload, so it's basically just a big chunk of aluminum." The Falcon 1 Flight 4 vehicle carries a payload mass simulator of approximately 165 kg (364 lbs),designed and built by SpaceX specifically for this mission. Consisting of a hexagonal aluminum alloychamber 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall, the payload attaches to the standard Falcon 1 payload mountingstructure. It does not separate, but remains attached to the second stage as it orbits the Earth." <br /> Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>I just wanted to add that it is my understanding that, although&nbsp;the satellite release mechanism was not functional, separation commands were sent to the spacecraft as a test. The test was apparently successful.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font size="3" color="#ff9900"><p><font size="1" color="#993300"><strong><em>------------------------------------------------------------------- </em></strong></font></p><p><font size="1" color="#993300"><strong><em>"I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical. Unsuccessful rebellions, indeed, generally establish the encroachments on the rights of the people which have produced them. An observation of this truth should render honest republican governors so mild in their punishment of rebellions as not to discourage them too much. It is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government."</em></strong></font></p><p><font size="1" color="#993300"><strong>Thomas Jefferson</strong></font></p></font> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I just wanted to add that it is my understanding that, although&nbsp;the satellite release mechanism was not functional, separation commands were sent to the spacecraft as a test. The test was apparently successful. <br />Posted by Swampcat</DIV><br /><br />Yes, SpaceX did say that. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>