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Certification Flight 2

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Certification Flight 2

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Vulcan VC2S
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Oct 4, 11:25:00 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleVulcan VC2S
OrbitHeliocentric N/A
PadSpace Launch Complex 41
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Mission

Replacement Vulcan test launch with inert payload, experiments, and demonstrations for certification with the USSF after delays caused by payload testing of the Sierra Space Dreamchaser CRS SNC-1 mission, the original planned payload. One of the GEM-63XL SRBs was observed to blown out its booster nozzle at T+37 seconds, causing reduced and asymmetric thrust during ascent, however the performance shortfall was fully compensated by Vulcan's other stages.

Quick facts

VehicleVulcan VC2S
OrbitHeliocentric N/A
PadSpace Launch Complex 41
SiteCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
WindowOct 4, 10:00:00 UTC→Oct 4, 13:00:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyVulcan
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
Space Launch Complex 41
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
28.583, -80.583
Scrub riskLOW
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Weather & scrubLOW risk
Weather Go99%LL2 Go95%Wind4 ktGusts4 ktCloud50%Temp77°F