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====== EAD PLS (Payload Launch System) ======

===== Mission =====

The Payload Launch system is designed to be a prototype of construction, programming, launch, tracking and recovery systems.

For more information, please visit: [[http://www.eadyn.co.uk/]]

The Primary Mission Contact is Andy Esser [[aesser@eadyn.co.uk]]

===== Launches =====

PLS-0
  * **Planned:** December 2015 - January 2016
  * **Ground Tests:** PLS-0 is aimed to test the construction and programming of the payload. Primarily testing radio, and landing systems (i.e. Will it become damaged on landing)
  * **Payload:** Flight Data Recorder, GPS, Radio Downlink, Thermometer
  * **Additional Sensors:** None
  * **Status:** Under Construction

PLS-1
  * **Planned:** March 2016
  * **Launch:** North Wales
  * **Planned Altitude:** 20-30km
  * **Payload:** Flight Data Recorder, GPS, Radio Downlink, Camera, Thermometer
  * **Additional Sensors:** None
  * **Status:** Planned

PLS-2
  * **Planned:** June 2016
  * **Launch:** North Wales
  * **Planned Altitude:** 30-40km
  * **Payload:** Flight Data Recorder, GPS, Radio Downlink, Camera, Thermometer
  * **Additional Sensors:** Barometer, Additional Camera
  * **Status:** Planned