Saturday 28Mar2010

ANSR-54 successfully launched and recovered with five AZ university packages.

From Jack, W7JLC:

Launch: 8:59:29 MST, 646 ft, 32 57.33N, 112 43.02W
Burst: 10:11:56 MST, 86,450 Ft, 16.4 Mi, 32 39.73N 111 46.12W
Landing: 10:45:10 MST, 1903 Ft, 32 28.88N, 111 16.81W
Payload weight: 25.0 lbs (8 packages)
Fill lift: 32 lbs (128%)
Ascent rate (avg): 1192 ft/min, 13.5 mph
Descent rate (landing) 1355 ft/min, 15.4 mph
Flight distance: 89.85 mi
Hiking distance from paved road: 400 ft in plowed cotton field
Participating schools: Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Pima Community College, South Mountain Community College
Fun: Yes

Steve, KD7VRB