Posts Tagged ‘JDTV’

Orion opts for Hybrid Lite comms system due to mass/power issues

Friday, March 6th, 2009

Lockheed Martin have recommended a switch of a 8Mbs Phased array on its Communications and Tracking (C&T) system to a combination phased array S-Band at low data rates with a High Gain Antenna – called Hybrid “Lite” – due to Orion’s mass and power issues.

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JDTV on track for February drop – MLAS ready for test

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

The Jumbo Drop Test Vehicle is in final preparations for a February 26 drop, as part of the Ares I First Stage parachute tests. Meanwhile, the little-known Max Launch Abort System (MLAS) will conduct its first test in March.

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