Update on “Start Me Up” Mission Anomaly
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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The Start Me Up mission was the first orbital launch attempt in history conducted from western Europe.
Key Points:
- The Start Me Up mission was the first orbital launch attempt in history conducted from western Europe.
- The rocket then ignited its first stage engine, quickly going hypersonic and successfully completing the stage one burn.
- Later in the mission, at an altitude of approximately 180 km, the upper stage experienced an anomaly.
- This event ended the mission, with the rocket components and payload falling back to Earth within the approved safety corridor without ever achieving orbit.