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We are standing down from today’s launch attempt to evaluate a suspected leak in a composite overwrapped pressure vessel (COPV). The teams are assessing and will determine next steps.
Targeting NET 9 April for the launch of Mission ‘Onward and Upward’ during the available launch window, which opens at 8pm UTC; 10pm CEST.
The final date remains subject to weather, safety and range infrastructure.
Yesterday, Isar Aerospace was set to launch its qualification flight for Mission ‘Onward and Upward’ from Andøya Space during a 15 minute launch window. While all operations and check-outs were nominal throughout the countdown, Isar Aerospace was informed about an unauthorized vessel intruding the designated danger zone at sea. Shortly before the launch system entered final autosequence, the launch was placed on hold for 15 minutes. The range could only be declared clear at 21:18, and the countdown resumed.
As a result of the delay, the vehicle encountered an increase in engine fuel temperature, which could not be addressed within the shortened countdown and hence forced the abort of the mission.
Daniel Metzler, CEO and Co-Founder of Isar Aerospace: “Rocket launches are highly complex operations – from safe ground infrastructure to more than 100,000 parts, structures, and systems working together seamlessly. While we're working to return to the pad as quickly as possible, we will not compromise on mission assurance.”
Mission ‘Onward and Upward’ scrubbed
The launch of our qualification flight has been aborted during autosequence. After a hold in countdown due to a range violation of the danger area by an unauthorized boat, the countdown reset exceeded our launch window.
Isar Aerospace is working to determine a new launch window together with Andøya Space. Further updates will follow as soon as possible.
Mission 'Onward and Upward' is on track for launch at NET 9pm CET today, subject to weather, safety and range clearance. Propellant loading has started and the teams continue to monitor all systems and prepare for launch.
We are back on the pad at @AndoyaSpace with our launch vehicle ‘Spectrum’ getting ready for Mission ‘Onward and Upward’. The launch window opens not earlier than 25 March, 9pm CET, subject to weather, safety and range infrastructure.
Follow along for updates and watch the livestream starting at T-1h (8:00pm CET, 7:00pm UTC, 2:00pm ET): https://t.co/VFbJ3LwZNl