Top and second from top: in order to access and activate the BlackSky AltAcc recording accelerometers in the electronics bay on the erected rocket, we had to resort to driving one of our rental cars as closely as possible to the launch pad. This makeshift platform enabled Marco Schenker to turn on the electronics and confirm their operation. Dave Triano of Shadow Composites can be seen preparing the igniter (top photo, right).
Centre: with the rocket thus ready for launch, Dave inserts the igniter into the Aerotech N2000 motor.
The final photo shows a look back at the rocket waiting for the launch command on the pad, as our team receded to safety.
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