Stratos set to launch today at 14:00

The Stratos rocket is now set to launch today at 14:00. A decision to start launch procedures will be made at 12:00, the countdown will then start at 13:00. At this moment some final tests of the launch system are being performed and the electronics are being prepared for launch. When this is completed the electronics module will be attached to the sustainer section of the rocket. Then if there is a positive decision to launch some final preperations will be made and the rocket will be put into the launch tower. During the countdown some final tests will be performed. At about T minus 1 minute the vehicle team will give the final GO for launch and then the rocket will blast off into the sky at 14:00 to break the European altitude record.

7 Responses

  1. Robin F. says:

    Will there be a live video stream?

    • Peter says:

      We are working on the live video stream, but it is not yet sure if we can stream from Radar Hill, where the videocamera would be located. If there will be a live video stream we will keep you updated on this site.

  2. Andreas says:

    I can’t wait;)

    Lycka till!

  3. David says:

    Godspeed Stratos!

  4. Wouter Blom says:

    Now go light that candle guys!

  5. Dré says:

    Best of Luck to you all, and send my regards to my former pupil Bart;
    Bye from obs De Knotwilg

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