Dark Sky Station. Outpost at the edge of space. The big V is the “Ascender H1”, station to orbit vehicle. The smaller V are the “Load” Airship, ground to station.
Author: Administrator
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Tandem Airship Pushing Through Turbulence
More wild things in the sky. This time one of our own. Full Video: https://youtu.be/SlHQM4E3nyw Tandem airship powering through the turbulence at 70,000 feet.
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Float Test Results
We ended up with a page of todos after the first float test, although I expected more. The port ballast tank seals need replacing and the emergency ballast blow valve needs higher pressure. I can’t wait for Bella next time out!
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To Infinity and Beyond…
About 25 years ago Mattel asked us to put together a rocket launch promotion for their new ‘Jetz’ foam gliders. We ended up not getting the gig but concept art sure looked cool!
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Falcon at Area 42
YouTube: https://youtu.be/29_imQuUwP8?si=7RKUZOgk2B8wjGRD
A Falcon photobombed the security cam at our launch site. It was only a few seconds, but we got the selfie!
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Launch!
Bellavia, our submarine took to the water for the first time today. This was on initial launch and float test. All went really well and we came away with a page of todos.
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Orbital Ascender H1 Variant Video
Introducing the latest configuration:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/kO3ENmbQQ9o?si=-GhoXAaDAmzQrldZ
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Submarine Trailer Work
Prototyping w/ masking tape. The team made the sub trailers prototype guide rails out of foam, plastic & masking tape. After fitting them to the sub we mounted them on the trailer. Next week we’ll lift the sub on to the trailer for a test fit. Then we’ll make the real ones.
