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Old July 2nd 19, 02:02 PM posted to sci.space.policy
David Spain
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Default Orion Max Q abort test

On 7/2/2019 7:51 AM, Fred J. McCall wrote:
Apparently the Boeing Starliner is the only manned capsule not being
required to do a full up Max Q abort test. I just saw that the test
for Orion is scheduled for TODAY. The test isn't using an SLS (which,
honestly, wouldn't seem to be a requirement) but will launch on old
ICBM solid motors to get the capsule up to Max Q speed and altitude,
at which point the LM abort system will fire to demonstrate its
performance in that aerodynamic regime.

Fred is this happening at the Cape?


Dave