Overview
The path to launch is long an arduous. To be ready for a smooth, on-time, successful launch a number of gates and milestones must be reached on the road to launch. The launch flow is documented here. To see what the team did for the launch of Hermes 2, see Hermes 2 Launch Preparations.
October 24, 2019 Mission Package Fit Check
Major mission package components were fit check with the pathfinder FRR and the fit check Hermes III Payload Bulkhead.
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November 11, 2019 Ground Test
Successfully integrated the Mission Package and fired the piston.
November 27, 2019 GO/NO GO Gate
This list generated from here.
Team
- All Parts Manufactured
- Flight Sim shows stable flight
- 2 Ground Tests
- Ready for Launch Rehearsals
- Launch Procedures written
Propulsion
- Flight case hydro-statically tested
- Enough chemicals in the Prop Shop to mix the flight motor
Recovery
- Piston Test Complete
- Ground Test Complete
- Drogue Pull Test
Avionics
- Purchase COTS Altimeters
- Vacuum Test
Composites
- Fin Can Test Jig Complete
- Nose Cone Tip Jig Complete
Internal Structures
- Tumble Test