Analysis of the high-speed footage reveals that the MOMO-2 experienced a sudden loss of control approximately 8 seconds after liftoff. This loss of control, characterized by a rapid deviation from the desired flight path, is believed to have been caused by a malfunction in the vehicle's attitude control system. As a result of this control malfunction, the MOMO-2 started to tumble uncontrollably.
The tumbling motion intensified and within moments subjected the vehicle to severe aerodynamic forces that exceeded its structural limits. Despite efforts by the vehicle's onboard guidance system to regain control, the aerodynamic forces tore the MOMO-2 apart, causing it to break up into several large pieces. These pieces are clearly visible in the high-speed footage as they fall back to Earth after losing their propulsion and lift.
The high-speed footage captured during the MOMO-2 launch failure provides valuable insights into the sequence of events and the specific failures that led to the loss of the vehicle. These insights will be crucial for engineers and investigators aiming to improve future launch vehicle designs and increase overall mission safety. The launch failure investigation team is analyzing the high-speed footage, along with other telemetry data, to determine the root cause of the control system malfunction that ultimately caused the breakup of the MOMO-2 launch vehicle.
