LAUNCH CENTER

Launch Image
Partial Failure
Sat Jun 29 2019
EXOS Aerospace

SARGE Launch 3

Launch Failure
LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

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(6:00 PM UTC)

Launch Window Start

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(6:00 PM UTC)

Launch Window End

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(3:30 PM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

SARGE

Description:

The SARGE vehicle is based on the STIG B platform developed as part of Armadillo Aerospace's lunar lander program. The SARGE vehicle employs a LOX-ethanol propulsion module based on the LE23000FC series engines, producing approximately 5500 lbs of thrust. The airframe is a reusable sounding rocket with a 20 inches (51 cm) diameter, and is 36 feet (11 m) tall. Helium pressurant cold gas thrusters provide attitude control for pitch-roll-yaw and pointing capability. Payload must fit inside a 20 inches (51 cm) diameter cylinder, be no more than 36 inches (91 cm) tall (in its standard configuration) and weigh no more than 50 kilograms (110 lb).

SARGE rocket
MISSION OVERVIEW
  • Type: Suborbital
  • The 3rd launch of EXOS Aerospace's reusable launch vehicle. Failed during ascent due to what appears to be a gimbal issue. Sarge 1 glided steering its parachute and landed safely on the ground after dumping fuel.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Spaceport America, NM, USA

Pad

Vertical Launch Area