Norwegian Andøya Space Center Spectrum rocket in Norway
Wingmen-media
Preparations are underway to take a flight to the rocket test in Norway, they could create history and Europe may have more independence in the United States.
Who is launched by the rocket?
The new rocket, the company that developed a duplicate spectrum is an aerospace Isar. The spectra is 28 meters high, consisting of two phases and uses oxygen and propane. Isar AeroSpace says the test of the test flight, it will not lead the charge, it is to collect as much data and experience as possible “. The company said New scientist His staff were very busy preparing for his test flight for an interview.
Where and when will it take place?
Launch will be at the Norwegian Space Center, and has been allowed to advance Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Isar aerospace said the plan to launch on March 24, at 12.30 and 3.30 00, weather.
If successful, launch will be the first flight to launch continental Europe, removing Russia.
Does Europe already have a company to launch already?
It does, and some are quite fixed. Arianespace was founded in the European market leader 45 years ago and launches the CNES European Space Agency and the National Space Agency. But they are launched in French guyana in the French territory located in South America, and the rockets themselves – Vega C and Ariane 6 – Build other companies.
In addition to Isar aerospace, there is a European Start-Upen clutch to start competing, including Spaniards Zero 2 infinity and Germany’s Rocket Factory Augsburg and Hyped.
Why does Europe need its launchers?
Davide Amato Imperial College London says there are many reasons that may be the smallest supplier to launch. For one thing, the logistics of making a satellite in Europe and then launched in Europe – rather than sent to the center of the world, it would be simpler and cheaper.
The only satellite would be easier for small and cheap vehicles placed in orbit.
Then there is a current political situation. Companies and countries want to trust suppliers to launch in the US, especially SpaceX, seen by the links of Elon Musk and Trump Administration.
These concerns said the General Manager of Isar AeroSpace at Daniel Metzler Last statement: “In today’s geopolitical climate, our first test flight is much more than a rocket shot.”
Is Norway’s good place to start up?
Rockets get a boost that is approaching the equator. Thanks to the rotation of the planet, they start traveling much faster in the middle of the Earth rather than rocket launches from the poles.
Andøya Space Center is located 69 ° north, so the speed of the earth is more pronounced than French Guiana. But this is not important for high-inclination orbits: those who make a greater angle with the equator.
Isar aerospace says 1500 kilogram load load can be placed in orbit 30 times a year, from 90 ° to 110.6 ° in orbital inclinations a year. Synchronous orbits would enter the sun. Those who spend more than a certain point in the local time – they are ideal for spy and weather satellites. Isar already has a contract to put the ocean custody satellites, such as the Norwegian space agency.
The launch area is also reasonably free for air and marine traffic, and is beneficial for all the infrastructure required for launch vehicles. “As for what you can achieve, but I still think, it makes sense,” Amatok says.
Will Isar succeed?
Amato says that Isar Aerospace could follow the spacecraft from extensive design and a test, the test, fail, improved “. “I would expect failure,” says Amatok. “It’s not necessarily bad.”
“Now, the question is, who survived and reliable before money runs out?” He says. “That’s the race. You’re basically racing your investors.”
Themes:
- Space flightVentor /
- Space exploration
