TEXUS
In today's world, TEXUS has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide range of people. From experts in the field to those seeking information on the topic, TEXUS has captured the attention of many people around the world. With its many facets and its impact on different aspects of everyday life, TEXUS has become a focal point for debate and reflection. In this article, we will closely explore TEXUS and its implications, offering detailed analysis and diverse perspectives on this fascinating topic.
TEXUS is a European/German sounding rocket programme, serving the microgravity programmes of ESA and DLR. The launches are conducted from Esrange in Sweden.
The first mission was conducted on 13 December 1977, using a British Skylark rocket. All missions up to TEXUS-41 in 2004 were conducted using Skylark rockets. Following the Skylark's retirement in 2005, TEXUS launches switched to the Brazilian VSB-30 rocket.
Texus Missions
| Mission | Date | Launch site | Motor | Apogee | Payload | Modules | Comments | Reference Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texus 34 | 1996 Mar 2 | Esrange | Skylark 7 | 232 km | 392 kg | 4/DLR | Esrange EUK112-9613 | |
| Texus 35 | 1996 Nov 24 | Esrange | Skylark 7 | 267 km | 331 kg | 4/(DLR+ESA) | Esrange EUK114-9704 | |
| Texus 36 | 1998 Feb 7 | Esrange | Skylark 7 | 238 km | ||||
| Texus 37 | 2000 Mar 27 | Esrange | Skylark 7 | 245 km | 369 kg | Esrange EUK130-E2 | ||
| Texus 38 | 2000 Apr 2 | Esrange | Skylark 7 | 250 km | 369 kg | Parachute failed; Science OK | Esrange EUK130-E2 | |
| Texus 39 | 2001 May 8 | Esrange | Skylark 7 | 248 km | 362 kg | 4/DLR | Esrange EUK148-E11 | |
| Texus 40 | 2003 Apr 8 | Esrange | Skylark 7 | 246 km | 364 kg | 4/DLR | Esrange EUK154-E19 | |
| Texus 41 | 2004 Dec 2 | Esrange | Skylark 7 | 230 km | 402 kg | 4/DLR | Esrange EUK163-E21 | |
| Texus 42 | 2005 Dec 1 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 263 km | 372 kg | 1/DLR, 1/ESA | ||
| Texus 43 | 2006 May 11 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 237 km | 407 kg | 3/ESA | Esrange EUK170-E19 | |
| Texus 44 | 2008 Feb 7 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 264 km | 373 kg | 3/ESA | Esrange EUK173-E42 | |
| Texus 45 | 2008 Feb 21 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 264 km | 357 kg | 2/DLR, 1/ESA | Esrange EUK174-E17 | |
| Texus 46 | 2009 Nov 22 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 252 km | 392.9 kg | 1/ESA+DLR, 1/ESA+JAXA | ||
| Texus 47 | 2009 Nov 29 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 263.6 km | 373.5 kg | 4 | ||
| Texus 48 | 2011 Nov 30 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 263 km | Test of propellant handling[1] | |||
| Texus 49 | 2011 Mar 29 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 268 km | kg | [2] | ||
| Texus 50 | 2013 Apr 12 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 261 km | kg | [3] | ||
| Texus 51 | 2015 Apr 23 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 259 km | kg | [4] | ||
| Texus 52 | 2015 Apr 27 | Esrange | VSB-30 | km | kg | [5] | ||
| Texus 53 | 2016 Jan 23 | Esrange | VSB-30 | km | kg | [6] | ||
| Texus 54 | 2018 May 13 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 239 km | kg | [7] | ||
| Texus 55 | 2018 May 31 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 255 km | kg | [7] | ||
| Texus 56 | 2019 Nov 15 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 265 km | 386 kg | 3 (2x ESA, 1x DLR) | ||
| Texus 57 | 2022 Oct 01 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 240 km | 4 (3x DLR, 1x ESA) | |||
| Texus 58 | 2023 Apr 24 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 250 km | 387.4 kg | 3 (3x ESA) | Landed in Norway | |
| Texus 59 | 2024 Feb 15 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 264.5 km | 388 kg | 3 (2x ESA, 1x DLR) | ||
| Texus 60 | 2024 Mar 24 | Esrange | VSB-30 | 251.7 km | 408 kg | 3 (2x ESA, 1x JAXA) |
MiniTexus Missions
| Mission | Date | Launch site | Motor | Apogee | Payload | Modules | Comments | Reference Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniTexus 1 | 1993 Nov 29 | Esrange | Nike Orion | |||||
| MiniTexus 2 | 1994 May 3 | Esrange | Nike Orion | |||||
| MiniTexus 3 | 1995 May 2 | Esrange | Nike Orion | 125 km | 200 kg | 1/DLR | Successful | Esrange EUK109-66 |
| MiniTexus 4 | 1995 Apr 29 | Esrange | Nike Orion | 148 km | 162 kg | 2/DLR | Successful | Esrange EUK109-66 |
| MiniTexus 5 | 1998 Feb 11 | Esrange | Nike Orion | |||||
| MiniTexus 6 | 1998 Dec 3 | Esrange | Nike Orion |
See also
References
- ^ "Europe prepares new technologies for future launchers". SpaceDaily. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ "DLR - Space Administration - TEXUS 49 lifts off with four German experiments on board". www.dlr.de.
- ^ DLR. "DLR Portal". DLR Portal.
- ^ DLR. "DLR Portal". DLR Portal.
- ^ "TEXUS 51/52". 29 August 2013.
- ^ "Blog". www.grimm-space-research.com. Archived from the original on 2018-12-05. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
- ^ a b "TEXUS 54/55 successfully launched from Esrange Space Center". 31 May 2018.
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