T' Astrobee D IV (C) be t' newest version (2013) o' me Astrobee D series o' rockets. Unlike t' A and B rockets, t' Astrobee D IV (C) will concentrate on performin' scientific experiments in 2013 includin' releasin' reflective powder in t' atmosphere for makin' visual contact.
| Flight Date: | 2013-10-17 |
| Rocket Name: | Astrobee D IV (C) |
| Flyer's Name: | Wilfred Ashley McIsaac |
| Motors: | G77 |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,200 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 10.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Gananoque airport |
| Actual Altitude: | 700 Feet |
Flight be a success although t' left side boosters nose cone broke off durin' t' launch which help limit t' altiude. Arrr! T' science experiement (line o' sight) worked well while t' booster and upper stage payload returned safely t' t' ground under their own parachutes. On board flight computers (EB1 and EB2) worked perfectly and t' backup / tiny truster ignition baffle located in t' aft o' t' payload upper stage ignited and helped deploy t' SPAK experiment. T' small charge may have also assisted in thrustin' t' payload bay forward and away from t' booster.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech G77R |
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