NASA’s Roman Space Telescope: Falcon Heavy Passes Max Q
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy carrying NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope passed Max Q, the point of maximum aerodynamic pressure during ascent. Max Q occurs when the combination of the rocket’s speed and surrounding…
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The SpaceX Falcon Heavy carrying NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope passed Max Q, the point of maximum aerodynamic pressure during ascent. Max Q occurs when the combination of the rocket’s speed and surrounding air pressure places the greatest mechanical stress on the rocket.
Side booster engine cutoff and separation will occur next.
