SISTINE
Black Brant IX
Equatorial Launch Australia
Mission
SISTINE
- Type: Astrophysics
- Orbit: Suborbital
The Suborbital Imaging Spectrograph for Transition region Irradiance from Nearby Exoplanet host stars (SISTINE) is a payload from the University of Colorado. Its objective is to study how light from stars affects the atmospheres of the planets around them, including the gases thought to be signs of life. For this flight, it will measure the ultraviolet light output from α Centauri A and B, two stars of the three-star α Centauri system that are the closest stars to our Sun.
Location
Suborbital Launch Ramp
Arnhem Space Centre
Suborbital Launch Ramp has witnessed the launch of 3 rockets, including 0 orbital launch attempts. While Arnhem Space Centre, has been the site for 3 rocket launches.
The Arnhem Space Centre was Australia's first commercial spaceport, located near Nhulunbuy, in Arnhem Land, Australia. It was owned and operated by Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA), and was the site of NASA's first non-orbital sounding rocket launch from a commercial port outside the United States on 27 June 2022.
Rocket
Magellan Aerospace Corporation Black Brant IX
The Black Brant IX is a Canadian-designed sounding rocket used by the CSA and NASA.
Agency
Equatorial Launch Australia
Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) is an Australian startup founded in 2015 to provide commercial space launches from the Arnhem Land spaceport.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Black Brant IX launch scheduled?
The Equatorial Launch Australia Black Brant IX launch carrying the SISTINE mission was scheduled for:
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Where did the Black Brant IX launch from?
The Equatorial Launch Australia Black Brant IX rocket launched from Suborbital Launch Ramp at Arnhem Space Centre. The Arnhem Space Centre was Australia's first commercial spaceport, located near Nhulunbuy, in Arnhem Land, Australia. It was owned and operated by Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA), and was the site of NASA's first non-orbital sounding rocket launch from a commercial port outside the United States on 27 June 2022.
What rocket was used for the SISTINE mission?
The SISTINE mission launched aboard a Equatorial Launch Australia Black Brant IX rocket. The Black Brant IX is a Canadian-designed sounding rocket used by the CSA and NASA. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed this launch?
The Black Brant IX launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the launch is delayed?
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