Does this set the record for the earliest start of a launch thread? Ball Aerospace completes the primary structure for JPSS-1, a follow-on in a series of next generation weather satellites. JPSS-1 is scheduled for launch in early 2017. http://www.ballaerospace.com/page.jsp?page=30&id=555
Quote from: Targeteer on 12/07/2013 12:31 amDoes this set the record for the earliest start of a launch thread? Ball Aerospace completes the primary structure for JPSS-1, a follow-on in a series of next generation weather satellites. JPSS-1 is scheduled for launch in early 2017. http://www.ballaerospace.com/page.jsp?page=30&id=555I was not expecting to see this thread.There's talk of building and flying a stripped down "gap-filler" satellite before JPSS-1.
Quote from: arachnitect on 12/07/2013 04:57 pmQuote from: Targeteer on 12/07/2013 12:31 amDoes this set the record for the earliest start of a launch thread? Ball Aerospace completes the primary structure for JPSS-1, a follow-on in a series of next generation weather satellites. JPSS-1 is scheduled for launch in early 2017. http://www.ballaerospace.com/page.jsp?page=30&id=555I was not expecting to see this thread.There's talk of building and flying a stripped down "gap-filler" satellite before JPSS-1.According to the US Launch Schedule maintained on NSF Forums by Salo, that would be this SCNovember 15 2016 - JPSS Free Flyer 1 (TSIS-1) - Falcon 9 v1.1 (TBD) - Vandenberg
BUMP:Orbital ATK GEM-40 SRMs have arrived at VAFB and are now in on site storage awaiting ULA DII Stage 1 arrival, Processing and erection onto the SLC-2W Launch Mount.Since this website (http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/) is no longer updated and to voice my frustration with the individuals who are no longer progressing on the Gallery's transition and my annoyance with Flickr, pics can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasakennedy/sets/72157651187848052/If anyone knows the link to the new alternate web portal that is replacing the Kennedy Media Gallery please enlighten me and others by replying to my post with the link. If I get the new link I will resume posting images here.
Quote from: russianhalo117 on 04/24/2015 10:39 pmBUMP:Orbital ATK GEM-40 SRMs have arrived at VAFB and are now in on site storage awaiting ULA DII Stage 1 arrival, Processing and erection onto the SLC-2W Launch Mount.Since this website (http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/) is no longer updated and to voice my frustration with the individuals who are no longer progressing on the Gallery's transition and my annoyance with Flickr, pics can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasakennedy/sets/72157651187848052/If anyone knows the link to the new alternate web portal that is replacing the Kennedy Media Gallery please enlighten me and others by replying to my post with the link. If I get the new link I will resume posting images here.I was wondering if these could be the final GEM-40 motors, but I'm not sure if the IceSat 2 launch might follow JPSS 1. I agree with your Flickr complaint. Mediaarchive was easier to use, though Flickr still provides access to the same high resolution images. - Ed Kyle
There's one more Delta II carrying ICESat 2 in 2017. There's also enough parts for another Delta II, but ULA has not been able to find a buyer for it.
Quote from: Steven Pietrobon on 04/27/2016 07:05 amThere's one more Delta II carrying ICESat 2 in 2017. There's also enough parts for another Delta II, but ULA has not been able to find a buyer for it.Could the last unbuilt Delta II be assembled for a museum display like the Titan IVB?
Quote from: longdrivechampion102 on 04/27/2016 01:41 pmQuote from: Steven Pietrobon on 04/27/2016 07:05 amThere's one more Delta II carrying ICESat 2 in 2017. There's also enough parts for another Delta II, but ULA has not been able to find a buyer for it.Could the last unbuilt Delta II be assembled for a museum display like the Titan IVB?the manufacturing equipment was pulled off the floor when the last first stage booster was completed.