01:19Mandatory credit: Roscosmos
Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov reported that an engine start control system was the reason for the repeated cancellation of the Angara-A5 launch from the Vostochny Cosmodrome on Wednesday.
"A new technical fault has been identified, which, based on preliminary telemetry analysis, appears to be a failure in the engine start control system. This is most likely a software error, which will be addressed today," Borisov explained.
The Roscosmos Head added that the Angara-A5 is at the initial stage of flight design tests, and is intended to 'identify all the possible nuances'.
"Nuances, including production, design, technological, and operational aspects. Therefore, the cancellation of launches for technical reasons is quite common for the developers," he said.
According to Borisov, another launch attempt is set for tomorrow, April 11.
Tuesday's launch of the Angara-A5 rocket was cancelled due to a 'failure of the central unit oxidiser tank pressurisation system.'
The Angara-A5 was set to launch the Orion upper stage into orbit and replace the older Proton-M in the near future. The new rocket, according to Roscosmos, is environmentally friendly and does not use toxic fuel components, unlike its predecessor.
'Failure in the engine start control system' - Head of Roscosmos on second postponement of Angara-A5 rocket launch
Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov reported that an engine start control system was the reason for the repeated cancellation of the Angara-A5 launch from the Vostochny Cosmodrome on Wednesday.
"A new technical fault has been identified, which, based on preliminary telemetry analysis, appears to be a failure in the engine start control system. This is most likely a software error, which will be addressed today," Borisov explained.
The Roscosmos Head added that the Angara-A5 is at the initial stage of flight design tests, and is intended to 'identify all the possible nuances'.
"Nuances, including production, design, technological, and operational aspects. Therefore, the cancellation of launches for technical reasons is quite common for the developers," he said.
According to Borisov, another launch attempt is set for tomorrow, April 11.
Tuesday's launch of the Angara-A5 rocket was cancelled due to a 'failure of the central unit oxidiser tank pressurisation system.'
The Angara-A5 was set to launch the Orion upper stage into orbit and replace the older Proton-M in the near future. The new rocket, according to Roscosmos, is environmentally friendly and does not use toxic fuel components, unlike its predecessor.
Mandatory credit: Roscosmos
Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov reported that an engine start control system was the reason for the repeated cancellation of the Angara-A5 launch from the Vostochny Cosmodrome on Wednesday.
"A new technical fault has been identified, which, based on preliminary telemetry analysis, appears to be a failure in the engine start control system. This is most likely a software error, which will be addressed today," Borisov explained.
The Roscosmos Head added that the Angara-A5 is at the initial stage of flight design tests, and is intended to 'identify all the possible nuances'.
"Nuances, including production, design, technological, and operational aspects. Therefore, the cancellation of launches for technical reasons is quite common for the developers," he said.
According to Borisov, another launch attempt is set for tomorrow, April 11.
Tuesday's launch of the Angara-A5 rocket was cancelled due to a 'failure of the central unit oxidiser tank pressurisation system.'
The Angara-A5 was set to launch the Orion upper stage into orbit and replace the older Proton-M in the near future. The new rocket, according to Roscosmos, is environmentally friendly and does not use toxic fuel components, unlike its predecessor.