Albums: Pike Test Launch March 14th, 2009
Pike Test Launch March 14th, 2009
The USU Chimaera team launched the Pike on Saturday, March 14th near Saratoga Springs, UT. The launch was a huge success. The on-board energy management algorithm guided the rocket to an altitude only 27 inches over target, and the attitude control system trimmed the rocket in roll for most of the flight and stayed within safety margins in pitch and yaw. An on-board video camera also captured some dramatic video that includes two airbrake deployments and the drogue parachute deployment.
12 images Submitted by seilers on Sat, 03/21/2009 - 11:24
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Finishing assembly and pre-flight checklist
Uploaded on 04/02/2009 - 22:57 by michael
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A good landing
Uploaded on 04/02/2009 - 22:57 by michael
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Successful recovery.
Uploaded on 04/02/2009 - 22:57 by michael
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Uploaded on 03/24/2009 - 13:08 by michael
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Team with the Pike before launch.
Uploaded on 03/21/2009 - 11:46 by seilers
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Team returns with the rocket after launch.
Uploaded on 03/21/2009 - 11:46 by seilers
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About one second after launch.
Uploaded on 03/21/2009 - 11:32 by seilers
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Our computer science guy (Bowen) and team instructor/project manager (Shannon... one with the hat) once again stare at the telemetry data instead of watching the launch.
Uploaded on 03/21/2009 - 11:32 by seilers
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Launch. Note ground-power breakaway cable.
Uploaded on 03/21/2009 - 11:32 by seilers
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Drogue parachute deployment
Uploaded on 03/21/2009 - 11:28 by seilers
