Michael Wall is a Senior Space Writer with Space.com and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers exoplanets, spaceflight and military space, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat. His book about the search for alien life, 'Out There,' was published on Nov. 13, 2018.
ABL Space System's RS1 rocket launches on its debut mission from the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Alaska on Jan. 10, 2023. The rocket suffered an anomaly shortly after liftoff and failed to reach orbit.ABL Space Systems will have to wait a while to conduct its second-ever orbital launch.for a test flight, which will lift off from the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Alaska. But that vehicle is no longer in any condition to earn its wings.
"After a pre-flight static fire test on Friday, a residual pad fire caused irrecoverable damage to RS1. The team is investigating root cause and will provide updates as the investigation progresses," ABL announced in a After a pre-flight static fire test on Friday, a residual pad fire caused irrecoverable damage to RS1. The team is investigating root cause and will provide updates as the investigation progresses.Static fires are common prelaunch tests, in which a rocket's first-stage engines are fired briefly while the vehicle is anchored to the launch pad. ABL did not provide more detail about the pad fire in Monday's update, which was the company's first X post since May 2.
"ABL has identified 22 corrective actions to prevent future mishaps from repeating," the company added."Action items include redesign of the launch mount and flame deflector, hardened closeouts and harnesses, and additional risk mitigation activities."to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at: and joined the team in 2010.
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