NMSS-02, December 14, 2013

NMSS-02

Data analysis is still underway. Here are some preliminary results

  • Launch date: December 14, 2013
  • Launch Time: 1152:42 (MST)
  • Launch Altitude (MSL): 1558 (m), 5141′ MSL
  • Max Velocity on Ascent (ground speed?): 131 kph (81.3996 mph) @ 44,140.8′ MSL
  • Maximum Ascent Rate: TBD
  • Max Altitude Achieved: 81,500′ (24,697m)
  • Burst Location: 34.82909N, -106.159W
  • Speed at Burst: 64 kph (39.7678mph)
  • Heading at Burst: 112
  • Max Velocity on Descent (ground speed?): 131 kph (81.3996 mph) @ 43,380.6′ MSL
  • Max Descent Rate: TBD
  • Landing Point: 34.70666N, -105.932W
  • Landing Altitude (MSL): 1823 (m), 6,015.9′ MSL
  • Landing Time: 1323:24 (MST)

Here is an initial report

Burst location (pins) and landing site

NMSS 02 burst and land

landing site up close

NMSS-02 Landing Site 2