Rocket Launch 2009

Date: 16 November 2009

Mission: Diamond Ring Flight Test

Launch Vehicle: Diamond Ring

Launch Sites: Dragon X Space Agency Launch Complex - EFTP 0019

Launch Window: 3.45pm ~ 4.00pm (TBD)

Description: Launch Space X's Payload Transportation Rocket (PTR) for its first flight test. Diamond Ring is the PTR rocket that will be used to launch payload in the future by using the UPRS and the PRS systems.

LAUNCH PAD:

The Space X's PTR rocket, Diamond Ring is launch from its own launch pad, Removable Launch Pad (RLP) 1A at Dragon X Space Agency. All rockets launch are controlled by Dragon X Space Agency Launch Operation Center (LOC).

LAUNCH:

When Diamond Ring is launch from its RLP 1A, the Fraction One Booster (FOB) is used to launch the rocket high. Then after the FOB is cut down, the Payload Protection Probe (PPP) will separated the FOB and payload. If the rocket is using the Unprobe Rocket System (UPRS), the payload will be released in the air after the PPP had separated the FOB. If the rocket is using the Probe Rocket System (PRS), the PPP will touchdown onto the ground safely by using its parachute after separated the FOB. Then, the payload will be released after a few minutes after touchdown.