NASA Wallops to Support October Sounding Rocket Launch
NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia will support the launch of a Terrier-Orion sounding rocket on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at 9 a.m. EDT from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport’s Pad 0B.
The rocket will carry the X-Calibur experiment, which will study the X-ray emission from the Scorpius X-1 binary star system. The experiment is a collaboration between the Naval Research Laboratory, the University of Maryland, and NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
The Terrier-Orion is a two-stage rocket that will carry the X-Calibur experiment to an altitude of approximately 180 miles. The experiment will then collect data for about five minutes before the rocket returns to Earth.
The launch window for the mission is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDT. The launch may be delayed or scrubbed due to weather or technical issues.
The launch will be visible from the Delmarva Peninsula and the surrounding areas. Spectators are encouraged to view the launch from a safe distance.
About the X-Calibur Experiment
The X-Calibur experiment is designed to study the X-ray emission from the Scorpius X-1 binary star system. Scorpius X-1 is a black hole that is accreting matter from a companion star. The accretion process produces X-rays, which are emitted in a variety of different energies.
The X-Calibur experiment will use a high-energy X-ray detector to measure the X-ray spectrum of Scorpius X-1. The data collected by the experiment will help scientists to better understand the accretion process and the properties of black holes.
About NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility
NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility is a multi-user spaceport located on the eastern shore of Virginia. Wallops has been a launch site for sounding rockets, balloons, and satellites for more than 60 years. The facility is also home to NASA’s Visitor Center, which offers a variety of educational programs and exhibits.
NASA Wallops to Support October Sounding Rocket Launch
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