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SpaceshipOne's Control Problem Fixed

Posted by simoniker on from the wind-shear-will-be-banned dept.

Baldrson writes "Wired News reports that Rutan's team says they have gotten to the bottom of the June 21 flight anomalies that affected the first SpaceShipOne sub-orbital flight: 1) A control surface actuator had run against a stop limiting its movement, and 2) Wind shear caused the 90-degree roll shortly after rocket ignition. Rutan also said with the problems now identified, the next time SpaceShipOne flies, it will be to win the prize."

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  1. I don't know what their problem is. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    MY spaceship wasn't affected by wind shear.

  2. Re:Wind Shear by Mycroft_VIII · · Score: 5, Funny

    No, not first, but it gets list somewhere I'm shure. At least for any craft that has to deal with atmosphere.

    Me first thing I worry about is the Huge laser cannons and force shields. That and a seat for cute blue space chick.
    Maybe this is why NASA hasn't called back.

    Mycroft

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  3. See headlines now... by eamacnaghten · · Score: 5, Funny
    I can see the headlines - SpaceShipOne flies into space - passenger lands safetly near launch site...

    His luggage lands in Africa somewhere...

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  4. Re:And without co-op students, no less! by cynic10508 · · Score: 5, Funny

    According to Scaled's Careers page, "We are sorry but Scaled is unable to hire Summer interns or Co-op students." I didn't think any high tech companies could cope without co-ops and interns!

    Huh? They have an intern program. Go to the Jobs section, then look under "Ballast".

  5. Re:Simple Process by el-spectre · · Score: 5, Funny

    I've often defined programming as the process of thinking "Oh, I am a GOD!!" and then "Jesus, how stupid can I be", several times an hour :)

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  6. Re:I don't get it ... by frankmu · · Score: 5, Funny

    Rutan probably had to change the dial from "10" to "11"

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