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NASA Scrubs June 4 Low Density Supersonic Decelerator ...aka Flying Saucer... Launch
« on: June 04, 2015, 05:05 pm »

Posted on June 4, 2015 at 8:01 am by Kim Newton.






This artist's concept shows the test vehicle for NASA's Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD), designed to test landing technologies for future Mars missions. Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech



Today’s launch (June 4) of the Low Density Supersonic Decelerator aboard a high-altitude balloon has been cancelled due to weather. A line of rain showers developed overnight moving towards the launch site, which result in unstable wind conditions near the surface that would prevent the launch of the balloon. NASA will evaluate the next available launch opportunity, Friday, June 5.



 



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