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NASA preps 'flying saucer' for high-altitude test flight (LDSD launch)
SpaceFlightNow.com ^ | 28JUN2014 | William Harwood

Posted on 06/28/2014 11:34:56 AM PDT by Jack Hydrazine

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To: deoetdoctrinae

They are go for drop.


41 posted on 06/28/2014 1:53:46 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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Wow! Didn't realize that.

A Mach 4 flying saucer is going to be a new one for NASA. I have my fingers crossed.

42 posted on 06/28/2014 1:55:11 PM PDT by deoetdoctrinae (Gun-free zones are playgrounds for felons.)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

In case you wanted to know what a Star 48 rocket motor is that is being utilized by the LDSD.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_48


43 posted on 06/28/2014 1:55:24 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: deoetdoctrinae

Yeppers! Mach 4 or 3040 mph (depending on air temperature).


44 posted on 06/28/2014 1:56:48 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

Almost 118,000 feet altitude.


45 posted on 06/28/2014 1:58:20 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

They have permission to drop and fire.


46 posted on 06/28/2014 2:02:31 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

Ready to drop.


47 posted on 06/28/2014 2:03:24 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Remember the River Raisin.)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

Here we go!


48 posted on 06/28/2014 2:03:44 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

Dropping now!


49 posted on 06/28/2014 2:04:16 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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Ignition!

All spin motors fired.

Mach 1...


50 posted on 06/28/2014 2:04:49 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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Mach 2...


51 posted on 06/28/2014 2:05:09 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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Mach 3...


52 posted on 06/28/2014 2:05:18 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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Mach 4...

Burn out detected!

Spin down!

SIAD inflated!


53 posted on 06/28/2014 2:05:46 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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Good track on vehicle...


54 posted on 06/28/2014 2:06:57 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

Woo Hoo!


55 posted on 06/28/2014 2:07:13 PM PDT by deoetdoctrinae (Gun-free zones are playgrounds for felons.)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

Parachute deployed!...


56 posted on 06/28/2014 2:07:26 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

Uh-oh


57 posted on 06/28/2014 2:08:13 PM PDT by Straight Vermonter (Posting from deep behind the Maple Curtain)
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Parachute not fully deployed...


58 posted on 06/28/2014 2:08:14 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

Yikes.


59 posted on 06/28/2014 2:09:42 PM PDT by deoetdoctrinae (Gun-free zones are playgrounds for felons.)
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It happens and better now than when they are trying to land on Mars.


60 posted on 06/28/2014 2:10:24 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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