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Video: Copenhagen Suborbitals Launch of HEAT-X1 Rocket

By Keith Cowing
May 24, 2013
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Launch of HEAT X-1 rocket carrying Tycho Brahe spacecraft module, by Copenhagen Suborbitals on June 3, 2011, 16:32 hours UTC/GMT +1 hour The helicopters tracking camera can’t follow HEAT X-1 trajectory, because of the location of the zoom camera on the helicopter. Early intentional engine cutoff and height 2.6 km achieved. Parachute realese sucessful but stable decent faliure.

Launch of HEAT X-1 rocket carrying Tycho Brahe spacecraft module, by Copenhagen Suborbitals on June 3, 2011, 16:32 hours UTC/GMT +1 hour The helicopters tracking camera can’t follow HEAT X-1 trajectory, because of the location of the zoom camera on the helicopter. Early intentional engine cutoff and height 2.6 km achieved. Parachute realese sucessful but stable decent faliure.

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