NASA-LLIS-2257
Lessons Learned – Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) Launch Vehicle Mishap Investigation Results
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| Organization: | NASA |
| Publication Date: | 10 November 2009 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 5 |
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Abstract:
The February 2009 OCO mission failed to attain orbit aboard a Taurus launch vehicle, and the OCO satellite payload was lost. A mishap investigation board identified four potential causes that could have led to the failure: (1) failure of the Frangible Joint Subsystem, (2) insufficient electrical current to initiate the ordnance devices, (3) insufficient pressure supplied by the fairing pneumatic system, and (4) snagging of the Flexible Confined Detonating Cord. The board provided 11 related recommendations.
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NASA-LLIS-2257
November 10, 2009
Lessons Learned – Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) Launch Vehicle Mishap Investigation Results
Abstract:
The February 2009 OCO mission failed to attain orbit aboard a Taurus launch vehicle, and the OCO satellite payload was lost. A mishap investigation board identified four potential causes...
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