The Approach and Landing Tests for USC's first Delta-Glider, Monitor, ended.
Next flight scheduled is the ATV-010 "Galileo Galilei" to the ISS, on June 22nd, 18PM UTC. It will carry supplies to the station, and it's crew, the Expedition-55.
Following that, on June 25th, 10AM EST, HARP-001, launching a mini-satellite to be used for imaging the atmosphere for agricultural purposes.
After, the undocking of Expedition-55's Antares spacecraft, on June 29th, 11AM EST.
On July 2nd, 10AM EST, HARP-002, launching another mini-satellite to be used for imaging the atmosphere for agricultural purposes.
Screenshots taken so far to be included tomorrow.
These are the mission reports from the ALT Program:
Captive-Inert Flight #1
Captive inert test flight #1 began at 9:30 A.M.The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north east and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 15,000 feet en route to miami.After circling miami,the 747 began the journey back to KSC.Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph.Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet.Landing Occured at 11:15 A.M. concluding the 1 hour 45 minute flight.The flight was a partial failure due to the Delta glider's gear engaging and lowering during flight. Little damage was done,but still needs to be repaired before the next test flight. Aerodynamics were correctly measured, I recommend that Captive-Inert Flight #2 does not be pushed back.
-Ky
Captive-Inert Flight #2
Captive inert test flight #2 began at 7:30 P.M. The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north east and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 22,000 feet to circle KSC. After circling KSC,the 747 began the journey to Miami.After making a roundabout in Miami,the SCA began its 200 mile journey back to KSC. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph. Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 10:30 P.M. concluding the 3 hour flight. The flight was a success.
-Ky
Captive-Inert Flight #3
Captive-Inert test flight #3 began at 6:30 P.M. The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north east and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 25,000 feet to circle KSC. After circling KSC,the 747 began the journey to Miami. After making a roundabout in Miami, the 747 began its 200 mile journey back to KSC. Approaching the SLF, speed was lowered to 200 mph. Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 9:00 P.M. concluding the 2 hour 30 minute flight.The flight was a success.
-Ky
Captive-Inert Flight #4
Captive inert test flight #4 began at 6:30 P.M. on June 7th. The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north west and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 30,000 feet to circle KSC. After circling KSC,the 747 began the journey to Miami. After making a roundabout in Miami, the 747 began its 200 mile journey back to KSC. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph. Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 9:30 P.M. concluding the 3 hour flight. The flight was a success.
-Ky
Captive-Inert Flight #5
Captive inert test flight #5 began at 6:30 P.M. on June 8th. The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north west and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 30,000 feet to circle KSC. After circling KSC,the 747 began the journey to West Palm Beach. After making a roundabout in West Palm Beach, the 747 began its 200 mile journey back to KSC. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph. Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 8:00 P.M. concluding the 1 hour 30 minute flight. The flight was a success.
-Ky
Captive-Active Flight #1
Captive Active test flight #1 began at 6:30 P.M. on June 10th.The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north west and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 15,000 feet to circle KSC. After circling KSC,the 747 began the journey to Boca Raton. After making a roundabout in Boca Raton, the 747 began its 180 mile journey back to KSC. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph. Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 7:30 P.M. concluding the 1 hour flight. The flight was a success
-Ky
Captive-Active Flight #2
Captive Active test flight #2 began at 6:30 P.M. on June 12th.The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north west and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 22,000 feet to circle KSC. After circling KSC,the 747 began the journey to Boca Raton. After making a roundabout in Boca Raton, the 747 began its 180 mile journey back to KSC. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph. Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 7:30 P.M. concluding the 1 hour flight. The flight was a success
-Ky
Captive-Active Flight #3
Captive Active test flight #3 began at 6:30 P.M. on June 12th.The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north west and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 22,000 feet to circle KSC. After circling KSC,the 747 began the journey to Boca Raton. After making a roundabout in Boca Raton, the 747 began its 180 mile journey back to KSC. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph. Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 7:30 P.M. concluding the 1 hour flight. The flight was a success
-Ky
Free-Flight Test #1
Free Flight test flight #1 began at 6:30 P.M. on June 15th.The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north west and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 25,000 feet. After turning to face the north,the Delta Glider,Monitor was released. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph.Gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 7:00 P.M. concluding the 30 minute test flight. The flight was a success.
-Ky.
Free-Flight Test #2
Free Flight test flight #2 began at 6:30 P.M. on June 16th.The 747 with the Delta Glider,and two T-38 jets took off to the northwest and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 26,000 feet. After turning to face the north,the Delta Glider,Monitor was released. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph.Gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 7:00 P.M. concluding the 30 minute test flight. The flight was a success.
-Ky
Next flight scheduled is the ATV-010 "Galileo Galilei" to the ISS, on June 22nd, 18PM UTC. It will carry supplies to the station, and it's crew, the Expedition-55.
Following that, on June 25th, 10AM EST, HARP-001, launching a mini-satellite to be used for imaging the atmosphere for agricultural purposes.
After, the undocking of Expedition-55's Antares spacecraft, on June 29th, 11AM EST.
On July 2nd, 10AM EST, HARP-002, launching another mini-satellite to be used for imaging the atmosphere for agricultural purposes.
Screenshots taken so far to be included tomorrow.
These are the mission reports from the ALT Program:
Captive-Inert Flight #1
Captive inert test flight #1 began at 9:30 A.M.The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north east and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 15,000 feet en route to miami.After circling miami,the 747 began the journey back to KSC.Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph.Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet.Landing Occured at 11:15 A.M. concluding the 1 hour 45 minute flight.The flight was a partial failure due to the Delta glider's gear engaging and lowering during flight. Little damage was done,but still needs to be repaired before the next test flight. Aerodynamics were correctly measured, I recommend that Captive-Inert Flight #2 does not be pushed back.
-Ky
Captive-Inert Flight #2
Captive inert test flight #2 began at 7:30 P.M. The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north east and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 22,000 feet to circle KSC. After circling KSC,the 747 began the journey to Miami.After making a roundabout in Miami,the SCA began its 200 mile journey back to KSC. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph. Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 10:30 P.M. concluding the 3 hour flight. The flight was a success.
-Ky
Captive-Inert Flight #3
Captive-Inert test flight #3 began at 6:30 P.M. The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north east and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 25,000 feet to circle KSC. After circling KSC,the 747 began the journey to Miami. After making a roundabout in Miami, the 747 began its 200 mile journey back to KSC. Approaching the SLF, speed was lowered to 200 mph. Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 9:00 P.M. concluding the 2 hour 30 minute flight.The flight was a success.
-Ky
Captive-Inert Flight #4
Captive inert test flight #4 began at 6:30 P.M. on June 7th. The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north west and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 30,000 feet to circle KSC. After circling KSC,the 747 began the journey to Miami. After making a roundabout in Miami, the 747 began its 200 mile journey back to KSC. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph. Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 9:30 P.M. concluding the 3 hour flight. The flight was a success.
-Ky
Captive-Inert Flight #5
Captive inert test flight #5 began at 6:30 P.M. on June 8th. The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north west and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 30,000 feet to circle KSC. After circling KSC,the 747 began the journey to West Palm Beach. After making a roundabout in West Palm Beach, the 747 began its 200 mile journey back to KSC. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph. Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 8:00 P.M. concluding the 1 hour 30 minute flight. The flight was a success.
-Ky
Captive-Active Flight #1
Captive Active test flight #1 began at 6:30 P.M. on June 10th.The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north west and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 15,000 feet to circle KSC. After circling KSC,the 747 began the journey to Boca Raton. After making a roundabout in Boca Raton, the 747 began its 180 mile journey back to KSC. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph. Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 7:30 P.M. concluding the 1 hour flight. The flight was a success
-Ky
Captive-Active Flight #2
Captive Active test flight #2 began at 6:30 P.M. on June 12th.The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north west and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 22,000 feet to circle KSC. After circling KSC,the 747 began the journey to Boca Raton. After making a roundabout in Boca Raton, the 747 began its 180 mile journey back to KSC. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph. Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 7:30 P.M. concluding the 1 hour flight. The flight was a success
-Ky
Captive-Active Flight #3
Captive Active test flight #3 began at 6:30 P.M. on June 12th.The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north west and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 22,000 feet to circle KSC. After circling KSC,the 747 began the journey to Boca Raton. After making a roundabout in Boca Raton, the 747 began its 180 mile journey back to KSC. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph. Flaps were lowered at 2,000 feet and gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 7:30 P.M. concluding the 1 hour flight. The flight was a success
-Ky
Free-Flight Test #1
Free Flight test flight #1 began at 6:30 P.M. on June 15th.The 747 with the Delta Glider took off to the north west and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 25,000 feet. After turning to face the north,the Delta Glider,Monitor was released. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph.Gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 7:00 P.M. concluding the 30 minute test flight. The flight was a success.
-Ky.
Free-Flight Test #2
Free Flight test flight #2 began at 6:30 P.M. on June 16th.The 747 with the Delta Glider,and two T-38 jets took off to the northwest and began a 30 degree bank to the south while climbing up to the test altitude of 26,000 feet. After turning to face the north,the Delta Glider,Monitor was released. Approaching the SLF,speed was lowered to 200 mph.Gear was lowered at 1,000 feet. Landing occured at 7:00 P.M. concluding the 30 minute test flight. The flight was a success.
-Ky
