Science and Exploration

Video: Morpheus Tether Test Number 9

By Keith Cowing
May 24, 2013
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Morpheus flying in its ninth Tether Test. Overall a good stable flight, however the vehicle went beyond the built in altitude limit causing a soft abort. This is one of the many safety systems put in place to control the vehicle’s motion.

Morpheus flying in its ninth Tether Test. Overall a good stable flight, however the vehicle went beyond the built in altitude limit causing a soft abort. This is one of the many safety systems put in place to control the vehicle’s motion.

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