Saturday was a super slow day for launching. Only two had been tested by 11:30. And they were still the only two by 4:11. There were still 5 and one possible relaunch trying to qualify through Stages 1 and 2.
The evening became longer yet. At 4:16 the rocket #123 rework/relaunch was the first to return to Stage 3. Others were very slow to follow.
At 6:15 #123A finally went for its relaunch followed by three more in fairly quick succession. The final one for the day made it to the rail but then developed issues which the pad crew worked diligently to overcome. Launch was attempted and failed and another attempt was made to correct some minor problems. As the crew worked the vehicle began to lose integrity and show signs of coming apart on the rail. The unfortunate call was eventually made to abort the launch and it was returned to the students. This ended testing for the Southeast Texas/Smith Point launch weekend.
More information on these launches can be found at http://www.systemsgo.org/events/ .
- A live feed for the launch was provided and will be available at www.systemsgo.org
If you follow this program and like viewing the launches, there is one more available to view for Rockets 2021. Jal, New Mexico will be launching May 11-13.
Picture uploads from The Texas Rocket Trail of Rockets 2021 can be found on my Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ginger.burow/
Please watch the SystemsGo website, SystemsGo Facebook page, SystemsGo Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/SystemsGoNews and this blog for upcoming information on these events.
www.systemsgo.org as always is the place for more information on this program. You may also email them at info@systemsgo.org . Take the time to get your school involved, the future of your students will be greatly benefited.
Hope to see you at the launches! #RideTheSkies #texasrockettrail #Rockets2021 #gettothepoint
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