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The Drop Test of the Structural Thermal Model
Sample Return Capsule (SRC) was successfully completed
February 5, 1998. This test occurred at the Utah
Test and Training Range (UTTR) of the USAF Air
Combat Command near Salt Lake City. The drop,
from a balloon gondola, began at about 13,000
feet on the drogue parachute. The barometric switches
triggered the main parachute on-cue at 10,000
ft., the radar reflector was easily picked up
and tracked. Telescopes were also used to observe
and film the SRC descent. The landing was extremely
"soft." Congratulations to the "Heroes
of the 'Salt Flats'."
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December 29, 2003 |
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