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Aussie Scramjet Test Fails
Woomera - Oct 31, 2001 An attempt by a group of international researchers to achieve the world�s first supersonic combustion flight has not succeeded. However the HyShot research team say they have recovered valuable data from yesterday�s rocket launch which will assist them in future attempts to flight test air-breathing scramjets. Project leader, Dr Allan Paull from The University of Queensland, said he was also pleased the scramjet payload fitted onto Terrier Orion rockets survived the journey until it returned to earth. "Although we didn't achieve all that we set out to achieve, we succeeded in gathering valuable data, and we�re encouraged by the fact the payload survived one hell of a wild ride," Dr Paull said. The experiment at the Department of Defence�s Woomera Prohibited Area, 500 kilometres north of Adelaide, was not successful because the rocket experienced flight anomalies prior to the scramjet experiment. Investigations into those anomalies are continuing. A second experimental launch was scheduled for next week, but it is now subject to the satisfactory outcome of the investigation into the October 30 flight. It is believed scramjets could revolutionise the launch of small space payloads, such as communications satellites, by substantially lowering costs. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Hyshot Full Coverage at UoQ SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express Rocket Science News at Space-Travel.Com
Falcon 1 To Launch February 8
Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands (SPX) Jan 11, 2006The new launch time for Space X's maiden launch of its Falcon 1 rocket is February 8, at 4:30 p.m. California time, with Feb. 9 as a backup day. We will actually be ready to launch earlier, but are planning to spend extra time reviewing and double-checking all vehicle systems. |
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