http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-21/new-zealand-space-launch-has-nation-reaching-for-the-stars/8545126
Unfortunately the work experience kid has been let loose on the article.
The company’s Electron rocket is unusual in many respects.
It carries only a small payload of about 150 kilograms. It’s made from carbon fibre and uses an electric engine.
Jaysus.
sibeen said:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-21/new-zealand-space-launch-has-nation-reaching-for-the-stars/8545126Unfortunately the work experience kid has been let loose on the article.
The company’s Electron rocket is unusual in many respects.
It carries only a small payload of about 150 kilograms. It’s made from carbon fibre and uses an electric engine.
Jaysus.
sibeen said:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-21/new-zealand-space-launch-has-nation-reaching-for-the-stars/8545126Unfortunately the work experience kid has been let loose on the article.
The company’s Electron rocket is unusual in many respects.
It carries only a small payload of about 150 kilograms. It’s made from carbon fibre and uses an electric engine.
Jaysus.
I heard it had mechanical flapping arms and had some sort of long beak at the front of it
The work experience kid wasn’t too far off. Major components of the vehicle are made of carbon composites, and the engine does have electrical pumps to improve efficiency.
dv said:
The work experience kid wasn’t too far off. Major components of the vehicle are made of carbon composites, and the engine does have electrical pumps to improve efficiency.
Yeah, that about covers it :)
I guess they will need a long 1000km 3 core electric cable extension for their electric engine.
First Kiwi into space!
