GTM-2 "Delphinus" mission

[fausto]

First orbital flight of mini space splane "Delphinus" ( a Dream Chaser class vehicle). 2 day test mission

Launcher: Jarvis-S
Launch base: Capo Passero - ASVI Pad J-C
Payload: Delphinus
Vehicle mass at launch:: 566,875 Kg
Payload mass: 11.900 kg
LAUNCH: Sunday, february 3rd at 10:15:00 UTC
RE ENTRY: tuesday, february 5 at 20:20:00 UTC at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California (USA)

A pad abort test is scheduled for Wednesday, Jaunaury 23 at 13:30:00 UTC

Launch Window: 3 minutes. In case of scrub, the next window opens the subsequent day at the same time

Mission will be broadcasted live on OLM:

http://www.livestream.com/orbiterlivemissions

http://www.livestream.com/orbiterlivemissions

 

[fausto]

This morning a Jarvis S rocket with atop a Delphinus test vehicle was rolled out to the launch site for the launch abort test scheduled for Wednesday January 23 at 13:30 UTC. This event will be broadcasted live on Orbiter Live Missions

 

[fausto]

Launch pad abort test is scheduled for today at 13:30 UTC

http://www.livestream.com/orbiterlivemissions

 

[Interceptor]

Nice job Fausto,the space planes parachutes,and raft look great.

 

[fausto]

Delphinus was moved Wednesday to its launch site. Everything is GO for launch scheduled for Sunday at 10:15 UTC. Landing site was redefined: touchdown is now scheduled for Tuesday february 5 at 19:36:00 UTC at Edwards Air Force Base

 

[fausto]

Live coverage starts now!

http://www.livestream.com/orbiterlivemissions

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t -10 minutes and counting

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Launched! Replay:

http://www.livestream.com/orbiterli...fd85&utm_source=lslibrary&utm_medium=ui-thumb

 

[Interceptor]

Great Launch Fausto,I especially like the new rocket cam feature, it looks like theres condensation on the lens,also really dug the new MaxQ effect,and the Delphinius looks great.Thanks

 

[fausto]

Reentry coverage starts now:

http://www.livestream.com/orbiterlivemissions

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13 minutes to landing!

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Landed!!!

 

[Interceptor]

Awesome,I hope you release the Delpinius soon.