Today, we launched Hydrogen’s first flight, with the ambitious goal of reaching orbit. Even though we fell short of that goal, we achieved all three of our main goals - liftoff, clearing the tower and stage separation. And as a bonus, we even got to space.
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Thanks for the ride, @EclipseSpaceKSP! We have made contact with all 4 of the satellites, and we have confirmed that they have deployed their solar panels, and oriented their antennas towards Earth!
Following the engine malfunction on Hydrogen‘s first flight, teams have certified the two engines for Hydrogen’s next flight with several upgrades that were tested. The engines are currently getting prepared to be installed on the second stage, ahead of a static fire.
EarthComms-1 is now planning to launch as early Friday, October 23rd, carrying 4 of @ElemenComp's EarthComms satellites . The 60 minute launch window opens at 6:30PM EDT, and the launch webcast will begin 5 minutes prior to launch
Fire up!
Following completion of load testing last week, the first stage for Hydrogen’s second flight completed an 85-second firing in preparation for flight. The first stage will now be prepared for transport to Sriharikota.
Teams at @EclipseSpaceKSP are targeting Friday, October 23, at 3:30 AM IST for the launch of the first 4 EarrhComms satellite aboard their Helix rocket from Cape Canaveral’s LC-19.
EarthComms-1 is planning to launch as early as Thursday, October 22th, carrying 4 of @ElemenComp's EarthComms satellites . The 60 minute launch window opens at 6:30PM EDT, and the launch webcast will begin 5 minutes prior to launch
Hydrogen is going reusable.
Starting with Flight 2, we will begin trying to recover Hydrogen’s first stage via parachute. The stage can return to both a splashdown or a land landing, increasing flexibility across missions.
Coming up real soon - the launch of the first batch of EarthComms satellites! 4 EarthComms satellites are going to ride up to space on @EclipseSpaceKSP’s Helix rocket! Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to yet another exciting milestone!