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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
« Reply #20 on: 09/22/2017 05:25 pm »
Re-posting some information re: time-proximate launches, originally from the TDRS-M thread.
Thank you again to Jim.
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48 hours or less to re-configure the Eastern range.
Launches on October 5 and 7, both from KSC/Canaveral, are possible.

Re: TDRSS use/possible conflict of use as part of launch ops.
Atlas V and Delta IV use TDRSS; Falcon 9 does not.

NSF experts, please correct if I'm wrong:

1.  Currently, it takes approximately 3 days to reconfigure the launch range between Canaveral/KSC launches.  Correct?

2.  Some, but not all United States launches use TDRSS during launch.  Atlas V/Delta IV: yes; Falcon 9: no?
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3.  Launching TDRS-M from Canaveral on 8/10, followed by NROL-42 from Vandenberg, both on Atlas V's, is eminently do-able, yes?

4. Launching NROL-42 on Atlas V, from Vandenberg on 8/14, followed by launching Dragon, on Falcon 9, from KSC later on the same day--also possible?  No interference between the launch assets?

5. Are there any personnel that will work 2, or all 3, of these launches?

Thank you in advance!

1. 48 or less

2. correct

3. yes, but not going to happen

4. yes

5.  yes
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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
« Reply #21 on: 09/23/2017 03:37 pm »
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@ulalaunch @torybruno what is the status of #nrol52? Has the launch been postponed due to #irma? If so, is there a new launch date set?
https://twitter.com/spacenews360/status/911249835931717632

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Irma impacts are relatively limited at the Cape.  Customer will release details at the appropriate time
https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/911614396060786688

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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
« Reply #23 on: 09/29/2017 01:48 pm »
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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
« Reply #24 on: 09/29/2017 07:16 pm »
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1/2 The eagle on #NROL52's mission patch represents breaking through barriers in pursuit of innovative technologies and capabilities.
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2/2 The Latin phrase Defensor Libertatis means defender of freedom and symbolizes NRO's continued commitment to national security.
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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
« Reply #25 on: 09/30/2017 03:56 pm »
Everything above in one post

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The #NROL52 mission patch depicts an eagle bursting through a red, white and blue shield as a representation of the agency's resolve to breaking through barriers in pursuit of innovative technologies and capabilities. Also appearing on the patch is the Latin phrase Defensor Libertatis, which means defender of freedom and symbolizes NRO's continued commitment to the national security mission.
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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
« Reply #26 on: 10/02/2017 01:47 pm »
Weather forecast is 60% GO for Thursday:

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Launch day overall probability of violating weather constraints: 40%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Clouds, Ground Winds
 
24-hour delay overall probability of violating weather constraints: 60%
 Primary concern(s): Cumulus Clouds, Thick Cloud

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ULA‏Verified account @ulalaunch 22 minutes ago

 ULA’s Launch Readiness Review is complete! #AtlasV #NROL52 set to launch Oct 5 at 4:07amET

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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
« Reply #28 on: 10/02/2017 07:55 pm »
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
050800Z TO 051008Z OCT,
ALTERNATE 060800Z TO 061008Z OCT
IN AREAS BOUND BY:
A. 28-39N 080-38W, 28-43N 080-28W,
28-37N 080-21W, 28-31N 079-28W,
28-27N 079-28W, 28-29N 080-34W.
B. 28-31N 079-02W, 28-21N 077-46W,
28-11N 077-50W, 28-21N 079-05W.
C. 25-08N 056-52W, 23-57N 052-06W,
23-37N 052-18W, 24-52N 057-01W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 061108Z OCT 17.//

Authority: EASTERN RANGE 251645Z SEP 17.

Date: 010210Z OCT 17
Cancel: 06110800 Oct 17

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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
« Reply #29 on: 10/02/2017 08:01 pm »
and Centaur:

EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 051614Z TO 051829Z OCT,
ALTERNATE 061614Z TO 061829Z OCT
IN AREA BOUND BY
12-58N 157-10W, 12-13N 151-55W,
10-46N 152-08W, 11-30N 157-22W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 061929Z OCT 17.//

Authority: EASTERN RANGE 251645Z SEP 17.

Date: 290756Z SEP 17
Cancel: 06192900 Oct 17


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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
« Reply #30 on: 10/03/2017 12:08 am »
Atlas V NROL-52 Mission Profile

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Published on Oct 2, 2017

An Atlas V 421 rocket will launch the NROL-52 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office.



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ULA Launch Readiness Review was completed today and everything is progressing toward the ULA Atlas V launch carrying the NROL-52 mission in support of national security. The mission, for the National Reconnaissance Office, is set to lift off on a ULA Atlas V rocket on Thursday, Oct. 5 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Today’s L-3 forecast continues to show a 60 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch. The Oct. 5 launch time is 4:07 a.m. ET.



 

Launch Forecast Summary:

Overall probability of violating weather constraints: 40%

Primary concerns: Cumulus Clouds and Ground Winds

 

Overall probability of violating weather constraints for 24 hour delay: 60%

Primary concern: Cumulus Clouds and Thick Clouds
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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
« Reply #32 on: 10/03/2017 05:05 am »
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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
« Reply #33 on: 10/03/2017 05:07 am »
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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
« Reply #35 on: 10/03/2017 07:48 am »
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
050800Z TO 051008Z OCT,
ALTERNATE 060800Z TO 061008Z OCT
IN AREAS BOUND BY:
A. 28-39N 080-38W, 28-43N 080-28W,
28-37N 080-21W, 28-31N 079-28W,
28-27N 079-28W, 28-29N 080-34W.
B. 28-31N 079-02W, 28-21N 077-46W,
28-11N 077-50W, 28-21N 079-05W.
C. 25-08N 056-52W, 23-57N 052-06W,
23-37N 052-18W, 24-52N 057-01W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 061108Z OCT 17.//

Authority: EASTERN RANGE 251645Z SEP 17.

Date: 010210Z OCT 17
Cancel: 06110800 Oct 17

Broadcast Warning areas are essentially identical to the NROL-61 launch (Spike), indicating this is a similar payload; SDS to GEO.

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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
« Reply #37 on: 10/03/2017 02:21 pm »
Ted Molczan posts on Seesat-l: NROL-52 pre-launch elements

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NROL-52's NOTAM co-ordinates are very close to those of NROL-61, which suggests that it will follow a similar trajectory.
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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
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A 4-meter diameter payload fairing, with the National Reconnaissance Office's NROL-52 mission encapsulated inside, is mated to an Atlas V rocket at the Vertical Integration Facility at Cape Canaveral's Space Launch Complex-41.

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Re: Atlas V 421 - NROL-52 Canaveral SLC-41 - October 5, 2017
« Reply #39 on: 10/03/2017 04:33 pm »
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ULA ‏Verified account @ulalaunch 3m3 minutes ago

Whew! Windy day at Cape Canaveral, but #AtlasV with #NROL52 is on the launch pad. A photo from roll this morning. @NatReconOfc

https://twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/915252584046256129

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