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Last flight of a Titan II rocket on Saturday 15th. It'll be carrying NASA’s ICESat 2 satellite that'll measure global ice sheets using fricking laser beams.
This is from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California at 1.46 pm UK time.
Coverage on NASA TV:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwMDvPCGeE0
This is from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California at 1.46 pm UK time.
Coverage on NASA TV:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwMDvPCGeE0
Eric Mc said:
What's an IRBN?
"Intermediate range ballistic nuke" I expect.MartG said:
Only just seen this. Wow indeed!
MartG said:
Watching today's Delta II launch...is it just me who is totally fed up with NASA's scripted 'inspirational' mission statements the launch commentators always say just as the rocket takes off ?
Welcome to the 21st Century! It’s not just NASA, everyone seems to need to shout about their mission statement these days but I suppose if it inspires people it’s not that bad.I still remember when it was just there to drive strategy internally at organisions!
MartG said:
Watching today's Delta II launch...is it just me who is totally fed up with NASA's scripted 'inspirational' mission statements the launch commentators always say just as the rocket takes off ?
It is a tad annoying - and doubly ironic if the rocket blows up ten seconds later.Yes, I nearly missed it too. If it wasn't for a range-related hold, I would have done.
I'm planning to visit Florida in October and will, with a bit of luck, catch an Atlas V launch on the 17th. It's scheduled for just after midnight and with 5 strap on boosters should be a good show.
Even if I miss it (it has already been delayed multiple times), I'll visit KSC anyway.
I'm planning to visit Florida in October and will, with a bit of luck, catch an Atlas V launch on the 17th. It's scheduled for just after midnight and with 5 strap on boosters should be a good show.
Even if I miss it (it has already been delayed multiple times), I'll visit KSC anyway.
The next Falcon 9 mission is coming up on Sunday, 7th October from 02:22 UK time. It'll be carrying the SAOCOM 1A satellite.
This one is from Vandenberg AFB and will include the first attempted landing at Landing Zone 4, which is right next to the launch pad.
This will be the second flight of the core rocket. The static fire was completed earlier today.
Mr Steven will be having another shot at fairing recovery as well.
EDIT: Launch pushed back 24 hours."Rocket and payload are healthy; additional time will be used to complete pre-flight vehicle checkouts."
This one is from Vandenberg AFB and will include the first attempted landing at Landing Zone 4, which is right next to the launch pad.
This will be the second flight of the core rocket. The static fire was completed earlier today.
Mr Steven will be having another shot at fairing recovery as well.
EDIT: Launch pushed back 24 hours."Rocket and payload are healthy; additional time will be used to complete pre-flight vehicle checkouts."
Edited by Beati Dogu on Thursday 4th October 00:29
Beati Dogu said:
Yes, I nearly missed it too. If it wasn't for a range-related hold, I would have done.
I'm planning to visit Florida in October and will, with a bit of luck, catch an Atlas V launch on the 17th. It's scheduled for just after midnight and with 5 strap on boosters should be a good show.
Even if I miss it (it has already been delayed multiple times), I'll visit KSC anyway.
Hello.I'm planning to visit Florida in October and will, with a bit of luck, catch an Atlas V launch on the 17th. It's scheduled for just after midnight and with 5 strap on boosters should be a good show.
Even if I miss it (it has already been delayed multiple times), I'll visit KSC anyway.
I’m in Florida next week and planning to watch the Atlas V launch, if it goes ahead. Any ideas where the best place to view it at night? All the main viewing points seem to be closed at night such as Playlinda Beach.
Thanks.
Hello! 
Yes, the launch is after midnight, so the Kennedy Space Centre and Playalinda Beach will be closed unfortunately.
I was planning to view it from the beach at Titusville, which is about 13 miles away, or maybe one of the causeways roads. I was going to ask around when I got there for some local knowledge.
Are you on holiday there too?
Yes, the launch is after midnight, so the Kennedy Space Centre and Playalinda Beach will be closed unfortunately.
I was planning to view it from the beach at Titusville, which is about 13 miles away, or maybe one of the causeways roads. I was going to ask around when I got there for some local knowledge.
Are you on holiday there too?
Beati Dogu said:
Hello!
Yes, the launch is after midnight, so the Kennedy Space Centre and Playalinda Beach will be closed unfortunately.
I was planning to view it from the beach at Titusville, which is about 13 miles away, or maybe one of the causeways roads. I was going to ask around when I got there for some local knowledge.
Are you on holiday there too?
I've been looking at Jetty Beach or the public boat ramp just down the road from it - seems to be a decent spot. Yes, the launch is after midnight, so the Kennedy Space Centre and Playalinda Beach will be closed unfortunately.
I was planning to view it from the beach at Titusville, which is about 13 miles away, or maybe one of the causeways roads. I was going to ask around when I got there for some local knowledge.
Are you on holiday there too?
I was originally heading out to see the launch when it was on the 18th, so booked KSC and lunch with an astronaut etc for that day. Sadly it got moved to 4th October, but now luckily back to 17th as you know!
I'm staying in Miami on 15th and then Kissimmee until 29th, no doubt most of my time will be at WDW
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