We had a late start and an early finish, but we got a lot accomplished. Here the list.
We began applying reinforcement strips to the outer seam of the Ascender rib. Two yards worth got glued in place.
The first draft of the software for the rocket motor heater controller was completed, loaded and is running.
Second heater pair install in the second mini launch box.
The Away 28 “Reimaged” project is really coming together. This mission is being worked on by the Sacramento State University engineering student crew. They completed the drum brake disks and made the new drum bearings.
Old deck plates for a high rack platform were patched. The foam and carbon decks are normally good for two flight. This will be the forth for this set.
Helium inventory in never a fun task. Each tank gets a valve with a gauge mounted to check for pressure then the 120 pound tanks get sorted. The gang jumped in and found enough gas for the next mission.
A set of end caps for the ascender rib got another coat of sealant over the foam.
We begun the physical weight assessment for Away 38.
At 5pm the folks from the Sacramento L-5 Society came pouring into the electronics room for there monthly meeting. We hung on in the main shop working on connectors and code for another couple of hours then called it a night.
Programing the heater controller, drilling bearing and rib work.
Away 28 and, don’t even ask……