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Commercial and US Government Launch Vehicles => ULA - Delta, Atlas, Vulcan => Topic started by: Chris Bergin on 06/03/2015 08:35 pm
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Thread for this mission with an article about the bird.
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2015/06/next-generation-weather-sentinel-assembly/
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http://spaceflightnow.com/2015/10/07/cygnus-supply-ship-takes-weather-satellites-slot-in-atlas-manifest/
"A launch slot in the Atlas manifest originally assigned to NOAA’s new GOES-R weather satellite will now go to Orbital ATK’s Cygnus supply ship. Managers delayed the launch of the meteorological observatory from March to late 2016 after the weather satellite program encountered schedule slips, according to a NOAA spokesperson."
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http://www.goes-r.gov/mission/news_GOES-R_Launch_Oct2016.html
NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Series satellite- R (GOES-R) will now be launched in October 2016. Earlier this year, NOAA, NASA and Lockheed Martin (the primary spacecraft developer) conducted an extensive review and decided moving the launch date from March 2016 to October 2016 would best mitigate possible schedule risks. The October 2016 date was determined by a number of factors, including launch site and booster availability.
Engineering teams working on the spacecraft and ground segment for the GOES-R satellite are making continued progress towards launch. Thermal vacuum testing, which exposes the satellite to the range of temperatures it will encounter in space, was completed in August. In November, the satellite ground system completed an important test to simulate spacecraft launch and satellite positioning. Also in November, an independent review of mission operations was successfully conducted which rated the GOES-R program as “green,” indicating the system is ready for operations and data processing after the satellite is launched.
Weather satellites, like NOAA’s GOES satellites, are the backbone of National Weather Service (NWS) weather forecasts. NOAA has invested in a robust weather satellite program to ensure NWS has the latest observational tools to provide America with accurate, timely forecasts. The GOES-R satellite, which will be known as GOES-16 once operational, will be more advanced than any other weather satellite of its kind and will provide more detailed and accurate data for forecasters.
Data from GOES-R will be a game changer for forecasters. The primary instrument on the new GOES-R satellite, the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI), will collect three times more data and provide four times better resolution and more than five times faster coverage than current satellites. This means the satellite will scan Earth’s Western Hemisphere every five minutes and as often as every 30 seconds in areas where severe weather forms, as compared to approximately every 30 minutes with the current GOES satellites.
Other potentially dangerous phenomena can also be observed by the satellites, including volcanic ash clouds, dangerous fog, changing hurricane intensity and lightning. GOES-R will host a unique lightning instrument, called the Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM). GLM will provide total lightning data during the day and night over the Western hemisphere. Research has shown that lightning flash rate increases can be a predictor of impending severe weather and total lightning data from GLM has great potential to increase lead time for severe storm warnings.
These expedited data mean forecasts will be timelier, with more “real-time” information in them, allowing NWS to make those warnings and alerts much faster, thereby potentially saving lives. A faster forecast is economically significant for the nation, as commercial shipping and aviation are just two examples of industries that rely on up-to-date weather data for critical decisions about how to route ships and safely divert planes around hazards.
GOES-R will also be equipped with instruments to monitor space weather, which occurs when a solar wind shock wave or stream of magnetic particles from the sun affects Earth's magnetic field. These storms have the potential to bring significant disruptions to every major public infrastructure system, including power grids, telecommunications and GPS. Space weather observations from GOES-R will complement those from NOAA’s DSCOVR mission, providing a comprehensive look at incoming solar storms. GOES-R will also be part of the Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) system. In 2014, the system helped saved 240 lives in the U.S. alone.
Once operational, the GOES-R/GOES-16 satellite will produce 3.5 terabytes of data per day, and like all NOAA satellites, the data will be available to the public at no cost. In October 2016, the satellite will be launched aboard an Atlas V 541 rocket from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
Check out these new animations that tell the story of GOES-R:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Uo859ktM8&feature=youtu.be
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Updated the title date :)
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An Atlas v541? I hate to comment on a girls weight, but how many extra helpings of Thanksgiving Turkey did she have?
Edit:
I mean GEOS-1 thru GEOS-7 went up on Delta's, GEOS-8 thru GEOS-12 weighed about 2200Kg, GEOS-13 thru GEOS-15 weight about 3100Kg.
How much does she have to weigh to require being supersized to a v541?
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A 541 can lift better than 6.2 metric tons (tonnes) to GEO-1500 m/s. GOES-R weighs 2.8 tonnes dry. If the propellant mass fraction is similar to previous GOES, that translates to an almost 4.9 tonne liftoff mass, which an Atlas 521 should theoretically be able to lift. I wonder ....
- Ed Kyle
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A 541 can lift better than 6.2 metric tons (tonnes) to GEO-1500 m/s. GOES-R weighs 2.8 tonnes dry. If the propellant mass fraction is similar to previous GOES, that translates to an almost 4.9 tonne liftoff mass, which an Atlas 521 should theoretically be able to lift. I wonder ....
- Ed Kyle
The previous series used extra performance to buy a 12 degree insertion.
I bet the satellite is more than 5 tonnes at launch. They'll find a way to use the performance.
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I bet the satellite is more than 5 tonnes at launch. They'll find a way to use the performance.
And it's a MUCH lower delta-V to GSO than 1500 m/s.
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I bet the satellite is more than 5 tonnes at launch. They'll find a way to use the performance.
And it's a MUCH lower delta-V to GSO than 1500 m/s.
Three Centaur burn profile?
Chances of it being an evening launch and the dump being visible from North America???
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Three Centaur burn profile?
Chances of it being an evening launch and the dump being visible from North America???
Yes.
You might see it if you're in Malaysia or Indonesia.
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Road Trip!!!
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I love this video!!! ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGcqxlihy4Y
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I think those cute ESA Rosetta animations must have finally struck a chord with other media/PR folks. This is a good thing. :)
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I love this video!!! ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGcqxlihy4Y
Kennedy Space Center?
Atlas Vee?
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I thought the GOES family portraits where not only great, but quite accurate!
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I thought the GEOS family portraits where not only great, but quite accurate!
check your spelling because you are on auto pilot
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Fixed it, I need a wall like this.
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Does anyone know the tail number/serial number for this Atlas launch? AV-0??
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Does anyone know the tail number/serial number for this Atlas launch? AV-0??
Right now it's AV-069
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https://www.facebook.com/NOAANESDIS/photos/a.230712210302397.59001.226849284022023/1277682278938713/?type=3&theater
Can you believe there is a satellite in there? GOES-R is all packed up and ready to go. Next step: Boarding a U.S. Air Force C-5. Stay tuned!
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We have a new launch date, and an exact time.
"GOES-R is scheduled to launch Nov. 4 at 5:40 p.m. EDT aboard an Atlas V 541 rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida."
Source - See Aug. 22: http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES-R/ (http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES-R/)
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https://www.facebook.com/NOAANESDIS/photos/a.230712210302397.59001.226849284022023/1277923662247908/?type=3&theater
Seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright positions and #GOESR is in the air and on its way to Florida. #NOAA #NOAASatellites #GOESR
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https://www.facebook.com/NOAANESDIS/photos/a.230712210302397.59001.226849284022023/1278303205543287/?type=3&theater
#GOESR is off the plane at Kennedy Space Center and sees the East Coast for the first time. It won’t be long before it is seeing it from space!
Technicians have now moved the satellite to a warehouse where it will be stored for the night. Tomorrow, workers will unwrap it, inspect it and start preparing it for launch!
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Short article to note the milestone:
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/08/goes-r-pre-launch-flow-florida/
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I'll be watching this one, since my company built test systems for the solar array motors.
http://www.biospace.com/News/sakor-technologies-inc-awarded-contract-by/285222 (http://www.biospace.com/News/sakor-technologies-inc-awarded-contract-by/285222)
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Release:
Lockheed Martin Delivers NOAA’s GOES-R Weather Satellite to Launch Site. Next-Generation Geostationary Satellite Being Readied for November Launch
DENVER, Aug. 23, 2016 – NOAA’s newest weather satellite, GOES-R, left its Colorado home where it was built and is now in Florida where it will undergo preparations for a Nov. 4 launch. Monday, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) shipped the next-generation satellite aboard an Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy cargo transport plane to its Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Florida.
The first of four next-generation geostationary weather satellites, the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite R-Series, or GOES-R, will provide a major improvement in quality, quantity and timeliness of weather data collected over the current GOES satellite system that monitors weather over North America.
“Our team understands the important mission of this national asset, and delivering it to the launch site moves it one step closer to providing an upgraded capability for NOAA and our nation,” said Tim Gasparrini, vice president and GOES-R Series program manager at Lockheed Martin Space Systems. “This is an exciting time for everyone on the GOES-R program and we’re focused on the work ahead of us here in Florida, performing the final tests and readying the satellite for a successful launch.”
Lockheed Martin designed, built and tested the satellite and is responsible for spacecraft launch processing. GOES-R will launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. In addition to the four GOES-R Series satellites (R, S, T and U), Lockheed Martin also designed and built the Solar Ultraviolet Imager (SUVI) and the Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) instruments that will fly aboard each spacecraft.
GOES-R’s data will support short-term weather forecasts and severe storm warnings, maritime forecasts, seasonal predictions, drought outlooks and space weather predictions. Additionally, GOES-R products will improve hurricane tracking and intensity forecasts, and increase thunderstorm and tornado warning lead time.
NOAA funds, manages, and will operate the GOES-R Series satellites. NASA oversees the acquisition and development of the GOES-R spacecraft and instruments for NOAA. The program is co-located at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
For additional information:
· Lockheed Martin GOES-R web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/goesr
· NOAA GOES-R web site: http://www.goes-r.gov/
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Sorry to go a bit "party thread" here ... but ... I haven't see one reference to Ghost Busters. GOES-R should be nicknamed "The Traveler".
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August 24, 2016
MEDIA ADVISORY M16-101
NASA Opens Media Accreditation for NOAA’s GOES-R November Launch
Media accreditation now is open for the launch of NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R (GOES-R) weather and environmental satellite, currently planned for Nov. 4.
GOES-R will launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The two-hour launch window opens at 5:40 p.m. EDT.
Media prelaunch and launch activities will take place at Cape Canaveral and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, adjacent to Cape Canaveral. Credentialing deadlines are as follows:
International media without U.S. citizenship must apply by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, for access to Cape Canaveral and Kennedy.
International media without U.S. citizenship must apply by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, for access only to Kennedy.
U.S. media must apply by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25.
All media accreditation requests should be submitted online at:
https://media.ksc.nasa.gov
International media are required to upload a scanned copy of their I (media) visa and passport or green card with their accreditation requests. Media must present two forms of unexpired, government identification to enter Kennedy. One form must include a photo, such as a passport or driver’s license.
Questions about accreditation may be addressed to Jennifer Horner at [email protected] or 321-867-6598. For other questions, or additional information, contact Kennedy’s newsroom at 321-867-2468.
GOES-R is the first of four satellites to be launched for NOAA in a new and advanced series of spacecraft. Once in geostationary orbit, it will be known as GOES-16 and will provide images of weather patterns and severe storms across the continental U.S. as regularly as every five minutes, with smaller, more detailed images of areas where storm activity is present as frequently as every 30 seconds. These images can be used to aid in formulating regular forecasts, severe weather outlooks, and watches and warnings, assessing lightning conditions, and improving maritime and aviation forecasts. It also will assist in long-term forecasting, such as seasonal predictions and drought outlooks. In addition, the satellite constantly will monitor space weather conditions, such as solar flares, to provide advance notice of potential communication and navigation disruptions. The satellite also will assist researchers in understanding the interactions between land, oceans, the atmosphere and climate.
For more information about the GOES-R Program, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/goes
NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, provides spacecraft project management, systems engineering, and safety and mission assurance for GOES-R. Lockheed Martin Space Systems of Littleton, Colorado, built the spacecraft for NASA, who will turn it over to NOAA for operational use after on-orbit checkout. Launch management is the responsibility of NASA’s Launch Services Program at Kennedy, with United Launch Alliance of Centennial, Colorado, providing the Atlas V launch service.
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GOES-R satellite in clean room
GOES-R sits uncovered in a clean room at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Florida, in preparation for launch on top of the rocket that will take it to geostationary orbit, more than 22,000 miles above Earth. GOES-R is scheduled to launch on November 4, 2016.
Credits: NASA/NOAA
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I love this video!!! ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGcqxlihy4Y
There's also a satellite video that was posted at the same time as the launch video above.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W3jFHPuqIQ
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http://www.today.com/video/get-an-exclusive-first-look-at-noaa-s-new-weather-satellite-750733891982
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http://www.today.com/video/get-an-exclusive-first-look-at-noaa-s-new-weather-satellite-750733891982
Typical NBC. Instead of sending an actual, trained, certified meteorologist they send Al Roker.
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September 16, 2016
MEDIA ADVISORY M14-16
NASA Offers Media Access to NOAA’s GOES-R Spacecraft
NOAA’s next-generation Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R (GOES-R) weather and environmental satellite will be the focus of a media opportunity at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at the Astrotech Space Operations payload processing facility in Titusville, Florida.
The event is an opportunity to photograph GOES-R and interview project and program officials from NOAA, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, builder of the spacecraft, and Harris Corp., which developed the ground system. The GOES-R mission is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Complex 41 atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket on Nov. 4, 2016, at 5:40 p.m. EDT.
For the Tuesday, Sept. 27, event, there will be a single opportunity to photograph the spacecraft at 9:30 a.m. Because of requirements in the clean room, only two representatives from a media organization will be allowed to participate. No more than 24 participants will be allowed to sign up for this opportunity, which is on a space-available basis.
All news media must RSVP for this event no later than Thursday, Sept. 22, by contacting Jennifer Horner by email at [email protected]. If an RSVP is not received for each attending media representative, you will not be approved to participate in the press opportunity.
Only news media who are United States citizens may attend this event. A government-issued photo identification, such as a state-issued driver’s license, will be required for access to Astrotech. Access to Astrotech will begin at 9:15 a.m. on Sept. 27.
Please read the instructions below carefully or you may be denied access to the clean room after arrival at Astrotech.
Long pants and closed-toe shoes must be worn. No tank tops, shorts or skirts will be permitted. Procedures for optically sensitive spacecraft must be followed by individuals entering the clean room where the spacecraft is being prepared for launch. Full clean-room attire (bunny suits) must be worn and will be furnished. Please do not wear perfume, cologne, hair spray or makeup. Those wearing makeup will be required to remove it prior to entry. Photographers will need to clean camera equipment under the supervision or assistance of contamination-control specialists. All camera equipment must be self-contained.
Nonessential equipment, such as suede, leather or vinyl camera bags, carrying cases, camera straps, or accessories with Velcro must be left outside the clean room. No notebook paper, pencils or click-type ball point pens are permitted; clean-room paper and nonretractable ball point pens will be provided.
Use of wireless microphones and cellular telephones will be permitted if not contained in external cases or holding devices. Electronic flash will be permitted. The lighting in the facility is metal halide (white) for pictures.
No food, chewing gum, tobacco, lighters, matches or pocketknives will be allowed and so should not be brought to the Astrotech clean room.
NOAA manages the GOES-R Series Program through an integrated NOAA-NASA office and is responsible for the science and applications of the data. NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, provides the spacecraft project management, systems engineering, and the safety and mission assurance for GOES-R. Lockheed Martin Space Systems of Littleton, Colorado, built the spacecraft and is responsible for spacecraft development, integration and testing. Mission operations will be performed by NOAA at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility in Suitland, Maryland. Harris Corp., of Melbourne, Florida, provided GOES-R’s main instrument payload, the Advanced Baseline Imager, the antenna system for data receipt and the ground segment.
NASA’s Launch Services Program at Kennedy Space Center is responsible for launch management. United Launch Alliance of Centennial, Colorado, is the provider of the Atlas V launch service.
For more information about the GOES-R Program, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/goes
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I've received an invite to attend this launch and plan on going. About to start shopping some travel. Anyone have an opinion as to whether or not the west coast Atlas V delay (due to the fires) could start pushing the east coast flow? I know they're not THAT directly connected. But the question did cross my mind.
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I've received an invite to attend this launch and plan on going. About to start shopping some travel. Anyone have an opinion as to whether or not the west coast Atlas V delay (due to the fires) could start pushing the east coast flow? I know they're not THAT directly connected. But the question did cross my mind.
No effect. The east coast already lost a mission before GOES-R
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Thank you, Jim. Appreciate the insights.
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GOES R Weather Satellite In the Astrotech Cleanroom
Matthew Travis
Published on Sep 28, 2016
https://youtu.be/OU7jEgm-XRU?t=001
https://youtu.be/OU7jEgm-XRU
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I hadn't seen particular (to this hurricane) payload protection precautions mentioned anywhere else...
Hurricane Matthew forecast track prompts precautions at the Cape (http://spaceflightnow.com/2016/10/04/hurricane-matthew-forecast-track-prompts-precautions-at-the-cape/), dated October 4.
At the nearby Astrotech satellite processing facility in Titusville, the GOES-R civilian weather observatory will ride out the storm within its protective cleanroom.
NASA officials said today that technicians are constructing a special tent around the satellite for added shelter from any water intrusion.
GOES-R is scheduled to launch from the Cape on Nov. 4 atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket. Stacking of the booster has not yet begun.
(I assume that similar arrangements have been made for SBIRS GEO-3 at its processing facility.)
EDIT: Clarified opening sentence as to the purpose of my post
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I hadn't seen this mentioned anywhere else...
Hurricane Matthew forecast track prompts precautions at the Cape (http://spaceflightnow.com/2016/10/04/hurricane-matthew-forecast-track-prompts-precautions-at-the-cape/), dated October 4.
At the nearby Astrotech satellite processing facility in Titusville, the GOES-R civilian weather observatory will ride out the storm within its protective cleanroom.
NASA officials said today that technicians are constructing a special tent around the satellite for added shelter from any water intrusion.
GOES-R is scheduled to launch from the Cape on Nov. 4 atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket. Stacking of the booster has not yet begun.
(I assume that similar arrangements have been made for SBIRS GEO-3 at its processing facility.)
Was mention in the hurricane Mathew thread (http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=41367.msg1595447#msg1595447)
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Any update on GOES-R's status, post-Matthew?
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Any update on GOES-R's status, post-Matthew?
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Spacecraft is safe but launch date is TDB.
https://twitter.com/flatoday_jdean/status/784477508515336192 (https://twitter.com/flatoday_jdean/status/784477508515336192)
GOES-R launch to slip from Nov. 4 to date TBD. Not due to hurricane damage, but weather delaying delivery of mission's Atlas booster.
https://twitter.com/flatoday_jdean/status/784478758145232896 (https://twitter.com/flatoday_jdean/status/784478758145232896)
GOES-R spacecraft weathered storm well at Astrotech in T'ville, including switch to emergency generator after loss of power in Building 9.
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Update on arrival of the booster
Sharks,
Good afternoon! The sun is out and the base is looking better each day as we get closer to being able to open up fully. Thank you again for your support and patience, we have a tremendous team and they continue to work hard to bring everything back on line. As a matter of fact we just cleared CCAFS to be able to accept a booster for the GOES-R launch--how appropriate that GOES is a weather satellite! We are returning to full mission capability and our status as the World's Premier Gateway to Space.
One Fight, One Team!!
Shark 1
Brig Gen Wayne Monteith
45th Space Wing Commander
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45th Space Wing back in business just 2 days, 13 hours and 43 minutes following Hurricane Matthew
Just minutes ago the 45th Space Wing received delivery of an Atlas V booster at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Oct. 9. The successful arrival proved the wings ability to get the mission back on track and proceed with operations leading up to the GOES-R launch, which ironically sends a new weather satellite into space.
The arrival of this launch hardware demonstrates the wing's diligent efforts to return to full mission capability just days following the storm. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station closed Oct. 6 in an effort to keep personnel and the installation safe during the storm and the wing expects to reopen the base to normal operations early this week.
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Sharks
Good afternoon! We reopened the base an hour ago and continue working hard to restore everything to pre Hurricane Matthew conditions, which is why me and Chief Lamoureux wanted to share today's major operational mission milestone with you as we prove our status as the World’s Premier Gateway to Space. This morning we offloaded a ULA Atlas V booster that arrived last night for the upcoming GOES-R (Geosynchronous Operational Environmental Satellite) mission.
The GOES series of satellites were built as part of a collaborative effort between NOAA and NASA--two of our most important mission partners. The data from this satellite will provide real-time weather forecasting and warnings which was critical to all of us during Hurricane Matthew.
This critical satellite landed barely three days shy of being in the middle of a major weather event, just 25 miles off our coast. Conducting this operation in such short order speaks volumes to your unwavering dedication to our responsibility to this great Nation. We have had teams working around the clock and those efforts are making a real difference…and today's offload is just further proof. The wing is close to being back to 100% and this is a huge step in the right direction. We are extremely proud of what everyone on our team has accomplished.
In short…you rock!
VR
Shark 1
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RE: GOES-R launch hardware
This article, dated October 11, has a brief note regarding the Centaur's delivery:
Cape gets back into rocket business after Hurricane Matthew (https://spaceflightnow.com/2016/10/11/cape-gets-back-into-rocket-business-after-hurricane-matthew/)
Centaur was delivered to the Cape last month and was stored in a hangar for the storm.
The hangar in question would be the Atlas Spaceflight Operations Center (ASOC)?
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RE: GOES-R launch hardware
This article, dated October 11, has a brief note regarding the Centaur's delivery:
Cape gets back into rocket business after Hurricane Matthew (https://spaceflightnow.com/2016/10/11/cape-gets-back-into-rocket-business-after-hurricane-matthew/)
Centaur was delivered to the Cape last month and was stored in a hangar for the storm.
The hangar in question would be the Atlas Spaceflight Operations Center (ASOC)?
yes
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45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.
Wake up with The Weather Channel!
Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith will be interviewed live at 8:40 a.m. tomorrow. He will be providing a #HurricaneMatthew update on current base conditions and the GOES-R launch status.
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Making a Weather Forecast with GOES-R
NOAA_Satellites
Published on Oct 13, 2016
GOES-R will keep an eye on Earth’s weather as it orbits 22,000 miles above. But how does your local weather forecaster know what GOES-R sees? Learn how GOES-R’s data is used for your local weather forecast in this animated video.
Credit: NOAA/NASA SciJinks
Written by Jessica Stoller-Conrad
Animation by Alexander Novati
Voice acting by Heather Klinke
https://youtu.be/3J1r8rWWzZc?t=001
https://youtu.be/3J1r8rWWzZc
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Spaceflight Now is showing the launch has been delayed with a TBD. I would think it's because of the hurricane but has anyone else heard this? Thanks!
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Spaceflight Now is showing the launch has been delayed with a TBD. I would think it's because of the hurricane but has anyone else heard this? Thanks!
Yes, due to hurricane.
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Anyone hear anything about a new launch date. All ULA spokesperson will say is "at least several days" delay from the Nov 4 date.
Hearing rumors about a Nov 16 date being targeted.
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Delay:
Launch Delayed: Assessments Continue
Oct 18, 2016
NOAA continues to work with its partners -- NASA, United Launch Alliance (ULA) and the U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing -- to assess the infrastructure and facilities necessary for GOES-R launch following Hurricane Matthew. Additional assessments are underway to fully understand the impact the storm had on local facilities. Before Hurricane Matthew, the launch date was set for November 4, 2016.
Once Matthew passed, the launch team began an initial assessment of the launch infrastructure and determined that a move of the launch date is needed based on the storm's impacts. ULA, for planning purposes, has requested a new range date of no earlier than November 16, pending approval from the 45th Space Wing. Throughout the storm, the GOES-R spacecraft remained safe inside Astrotech Space Operations, in Titusville, Fla. NOAA will provide an update as new details become available.
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The Nov 16 launch has a launch window commencing at 21:42 UTC
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GOES-R-- Americas New Weather Satellite
NASA Goddard
Published on Oct 20, 2016
The new generation GOES-R satellites will carry significant improvements and technology innovation on board. GOES-R will be able to deliver a full globe scan in only 5 minutes, compared to the 25 minutes needed for the same task with the current GOES satellites. GOES-Rs lightning mapper instrument is expected to improve warning lead time for severe storms and tornadoes by 50. This without a doubt will help predict severe weather in advance and save more lives. This reel is a compilation of finished productions about the GOES-R mission as well as supporting materials such as animations, visualizations, and still images.
This is a narrated video presents high level goals and capabilities of the GOES-R spacecraft.
Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/Michael Starobin
This video is public domain and along with other supporting visualizations can be downloaded from the Scientific Visualization Studio at: http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/10936
https://youtu.be/ttOHhnBwukU?t=001
https://youtu.be/ttOHhnBwukU
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Engineers Prep to Encapsulate GOES-R For Launch
Posted on October 21, 2016 at 3:32 pm by Steven Siceloff.
Processing engineers are set to encapsulate the GOES-R weather satellite into its payload fairing at the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The work is being performed as teams from NASA, United Launch Alliance and NOAA progress toward a liftoff on Nov. 16 from Space Launch Complex 41 aboard an Atlas V rocket. Launch time is 4:42 p.m. EDT.
The spacecraft, folded into launch position, will be enclosed inside the two halves of the fairing before being taken to the launch pad and positioned atop the Atlas V. The fairing will protect the spacecraft during the climb through the lower atmosphere, then the two pieces will be jettisoned as the rocket pushes GOES-R toward its final orbit more than 22,000 miles above Earth. Once in orbit and operational, GOES-R will use its advanced instruments to help weather forecasters on Earth predict storms and atmospheric conditions and to track environmental changes. Photos credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis
https://blogs.nasa.gov/kennedy/2016/10/21/engineers-prep-to-encapsulate-goes-r-for-launch/
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http://spaceflightnow.com/2016/10/24/goes-r-weather-satellites-ride-to-space-being-stacked-at-cape-canaveral/
Stacking for the AV-069 launch vehicle is underway.
First, the Common Core Booster gets erected. Next, the SRBs will be attached to the CCB. Then, the Centaur upper stage, interstage, and bottom half of the fairing are mounted on the CCB. The GOES-R satellite and the top half of the fairing will be mounted in early November.
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Stacking for the AV-069 launch vehicle is underway.
Specific dates from the article:
October 24: Common Core Booster (CCB) erection in Vertical Integration Facility (VIF).
October 25-28: 4 SRBs will be attached to the CCB.
October 29: The unit of Centaur upper stage, interstage, and bottom half of the 5 meter fairing are mounted on the CCB.
The GOES-R satellite and the top half of the fairing will be mounted in early November.
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Will there be a WDR? Or has the customer chosen against this option?
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no need for a WDR
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The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage has been lifted to the vertical position inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-R) will launch aboard the Atlas V rocket in November. GOES-R will be the first satellite in a series of next-generation NOAA GOES Satellites. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
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GOES-R Launch Sequence and Deployments
NOAA_Satellites
Published on Oct 28, 2016
What happens once the GOES-R satellite is launched? This video from Lockheed Martin explains the process, from launch vehicle separation to solar array and antenna deployment to orbit raising maneuvers, transition to storage orbit and finally GOES-R normal operations.
Credit: Lockheed Martin
https://youtu.be/_c5H6R-M0s8?t=001
https://youtu.be/_c5H6R-M0s8
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October 31, 2016
MEDIA ADVISORY M16-130
NASA Sets GOES-R/Atlas V Launch Events Coverage
The first spacecraft in a new series of NASA-built advanced geostationary weather satellites is set to launch into orbit aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket Wednesday, Nov. 16. The two-hour launch window opens at 4:42 p.m. EST. Liftoff will occur from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
News briefings, live launch commentary, photo opportunities and other media events will be held at nearby NASA Kennedy Space Center, and carried live on NASA Television and the agency’s website.
Once in geostationary orbit, GOES-R will be known as GOES-16 and will provide images of weather patterns and severe storms as regularly as every five minutes or as frequently as every 30 seconds. These images can be used to aid in weather forecasts, severe weather outlooks, watches and warnings, lightning conditions, maritime forecasts and aviation forecasts. It also will assist in longer term forecasting, such as in seasonal predictions and drought outlooks. In addition, space weather conditions will be monitored constantly, including the effects of solar flares to provide advance notice of potential communication and navigation disruptions. It also will assist researchers in understanding the interactions between land, oceans, the atmosphere and climate.
NASA TV Events Schedule
For all media briefings, reporters may ask questions by calling the Kennedy newsroom at 321-867-2468 no later than 15 minutes before briefings begin. Media also can ask questions via Twitter by using the hashtag #askNASA. All times are Eastern.
Monday, Nov. 14
1 p.m. – Prelaunch news conference at Kennedy’s Press Site
Briefing participants are:
Stephen Volz, assistant administrator for satellite and information services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Sandra Smalley, director, Joint Agency Satellite Division, NASA Headquarters
Omar Baez, launch director, NASA Kennedy
Scott Messer, program manager, NASA Missions, United Launch Alliance
Greg Mandt, GOES-R system program director, NOAA
Clay Flinn, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
2 p.m. – GOES-R Mission Briefing
Briefing participants include:
Steven Goodman, GOES-R program scientist, NOAA
Laura Furgione, deputy director, National Weather Service
Sandra Cauffman, deputy director, Earth Science Division, NASA Headquarters
Tuesday, Nov. 15
1 p.m. – GOES-R NASA Social presentations
Wednesday, Nov. 16
3 p.m. – Prelaunch program by NASA EDGE
4 p.m. -- Launch coverage and commentary begins
Live coverage will also be available via social media at:
http://www.twitter.com/NASAKennedy
https://www.facebook.com/NASAKennedy
Live countdown coverage through NASA's Launch Blog begins at 2:15 p.m. p.m. Nov. 16. Coverage features live updates as countdown milestones occur, as well as video clips highlighting launch preparations and liftoff. For NASA’s Launch Blog, visit:
http://blogs.nasa.gov/goes-r
To view the webcast or to learn more about the GOES-R mission, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/goes
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November 01, 2016
MEDIA ADVISORY M17-16
NASA Sets GOES-R/Atlas V Launch Events Coverage
The first spacecraft in a new series of NASA-built advanced geostationary weather satellites is set to launch into orbit aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket Wednesday, Nov. 16. The two-hour launch window opens at 4:42 p.m. EST. Liftoff will occur from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
News briefings, live launch commentary, photo opportunities and other media events will be held at nearby NASA Kennedy Space Center, and carried live on NASA Television and the agency’s website.
Once in geostationary orbit, GOES-R will be known as GOES-16 and will provide images of weather patterns and severe storms as regularly as every five minutes or as frequently as every 30 seconds. These images can be used to aid in weather forecasts, severe weather outlooks, watches and warnings, lightning conditions, maritime forecasts and aviation forecasts. It also will assist in longer term forecasting, such as in seasonal predictions and drought outlooks. In addition, space weather conditions will be monitored constantly, including the effects of solar flares to provide advance notice of potential communication and navigation disruptions. It also will assist researchers in understanding the interactions between land, oceans, the atmosphere and climate.
Media prelaunch and launch activities will take place at CCAFS and adjacent Kennedy.
Prelaunch News Conference
A prelaunch news conference on NASA TV will be held at Kennedy’s Press Site at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14.
Briefing participants are:
•Stephen Volz, assistant administrator for satellite and information services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
•Sandra Smalley, director, Joint Agency Satellite Division, NASA Headquarters
•Omar Baez, launch director, NASA Kennedy
•Scott Messer, program manager, NASA Missions, United Launch Alliance
•Greg Mandt, GOES-R system program director, NOAA
•Clay Flinn, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
GOES-R Mission Briefing
Following the prelaunch news conference at 2 p.m., a NOAA GOES-R mission briefing will be held.
Briefing participants include:
•Steven Goodman, GOES-R program scientist, NOAA
•Laura Furgione, deputy director, National Weather Service
•Sandra Cauffman, deputy director, Earth Science Division, NASA Headquarters
For the prelaunch news conference and the mission briefing, media may participate with questions via a phone bridge by calling the newsroom at Kennedy at 321-867-2468 no later than 15 minutes before the briefings begin. Media also can post questions during the briefings via Twitter by using the hashtag #askNASA.
Press Accreditation Office Hours of Operation
The Press Accreditation Office located on State Road 3, Merritt Island, will be open to pick up media credentials at the following times:
Monday, Nov. 14: 8 – 10 a.m.; noon – 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 15: 6:30 – 8:30 a.m.; noon – 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 16: 9 – 11 a.m.; 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
All media representatives must present two forms of unexpired government-issued identification to receive their media credentials. One form of ID must include a photo, such as a passport or driver’s license. For more information about media accreditation, contact Jennifer Horner at 321-867-6598 or 321-867-2468 and by email at [email protected].
Atlas V Launch Vehicle Rollout
On Tuesday, Nov. 15, media may observe rollout of the Atlas V rocket from the Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad. Media should be at Kennedy’s Press Site at 8 a.m. for transportation to the viewing location near Space Launch Complex 41. Media will be returned to the Press Site by 11:30 a.m.
Remote Camera Placement at Space Launch Complex 41
On Tuesday, Nov. 15, photographers will be transported to Space Launch Complex 41 to set up remote sound-activated cameras at the Atlas V launch pad. Media should meet in the Kennedy Press Site parking lot at 1:15 p.m. Only photographers establishing remote cameras may go to the pad for this opportunity. Media will be returned to the Press Site by 4 p.m. International news media will set up remote cameras at Kennedy’s UCS-located southeast of SLC-41.
Launch Viewing for the News Media
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, news media may view the GOES-R launch from the NASA News Center at the Kennedy Press Site. Launch viewing also will be available from the NASA Causeway located on the Banana River between Kennedy and CCAFS. Busses will leave the Press Site for the causeway at 3:30 p.m. There is no power or other facilities there.
Kennedy News Center Hours
Monday, Nov. 14: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 15: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 16: 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
NASA Television Coverage
On Monday, Nov. 14, NASA Television will carry the GOES-R prelaunch news conference beginning at 1 p.m. The NOAA GOES-R mission briefing will follow at 2 p.m.
On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the GOES-R “Social” presentations to the social media will be broadcast on NASA Television from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, NASA Television will simulcast a special prelaunch program carried by NASA EDGE starting at 3 p.m. The program is live and featured on the NASA web and social media sites. It will cover NOAA’s GOES-R mission and its launch aboard the Atlas V rocket.
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, NASA Television launch coverage and commentary will begin at 4 p.m. Coverage will conclude after spacecraft separation from the Centaur and the GOES-R solar arrays are deployed, which occurs approximately 3 ½ hours after launch. At that time the spacecraft initial state of health can be determined and will be confirmed on the air. There is no planned post-launch news conference.
A post-launch news release also will be issued as soon as the state-of-health of the spacecraft can be verified. Representatives will be available at the Press Site to answer questions.
For NASA Television downlink information, schedule information and video, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv
On launch day, "mission audio" of the launch conductor’s countdown activities will be carried with a live picture of the Atlas V at the launch pad on the NASA Media Channel starting at 2 p.m. The audio also may be accessed on the NASA “V” circuits, which may be accessed by dialing 321-867-1220, -1240, -1260 or -7135 starting at that time. After launch coverage begins at 4 p.m., mission audio of the launch conductor’s countdown operations without NASA TV launch commentary will continue to be available on 321-867-7135.
Launch also will be available on local amateur VHF radio frequency 146.940 MHz heard within Brevard County.
NASA Web Prelaunch and Launch Coverage
Extensive prelaunch and launch day coverage of the liftoff of the GOES-R spacecraft aboard an Atlas V rocket will be available on NASA's home page at:
http://www.nasa.gov
The GOES-R prelaunch news conference and the mission briefing will be carried live on the web. A prelaunch webcast for the GOES-R mission will be available on NASA’s YouTube channel and NASA’s website on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Live countdown coverage through NASA's Launch Blog begins at 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15. Coverage features live updates as countdown milestones occur, as well as video clips highlighting launch preparations and liftoff. For NASA’s Launch Blog, visit:
http://blogs.nasa.gov/goes-r
To view the webcast or to learn more about the GOES-R mission, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/goes
Social Media
Join the conversation and follow the GOES-R mission online by using Twitter and Facebook at:
https://www.twitter.com/NOAASatellites
https://www.facebook.com/NOAANESDIS
Throughout the launch countdown, the NASAKennedy Twitter and Facebook accounts will be updated continuously throughout the launch countdown at:
http://www.twitter.com/NASAKennedy
https://www.facebook.com/NASAKennedy
Recorded Status
Recorded status reports and updates to the media advisory on the GOES-R launch will be provided through the Kennedy media status line starting Monday, Nov. 14. The telephone number is 321-867-2525.
Wireless Capability
Wireless capability for news media is available at Kennedy’s Press Site.
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Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2016) - The launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V carrying the GOES-R weather satellite for NASA and NOAA is being rescheduled. The postponement was caused by the same minor Atlas V booster issue discovered on the WorldView-4 mission scheduled to launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The team is actively working towards a resolution. A new launch date will be released once it is established.
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Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2016) - The Atlas V GOES-R launch for NASA and NOAA is targeted for Nov. 19, pending Eastern Range approval. The launch window is 4:42-6:42 p.m. EST.
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From Advanced weather bird mounted atop Atlas 5 rocket for launch into space (http://spaceflightnow.com/2016/11/09/advanced-weather-bird-mounted-atop-atlas-5-rocket-for-launch-into-space/)
The Centaur for this launch was installed on the Atlas V on October 31.
Encapsulated GOES-R was placed atop its Atlas V/Centaur stage this morning, November 9.
The launcher is scheduled to move from the VIF to the pad on the morning of November 18.
Launch windows:
November 19, 2242 to 2342 UTC = 5:42 to 6:42 p.m. EST
One hour window is due to the FAA’s Holiday Airspace Release Program constraints.
November 20, 2142 to 2342 UTC = 4:42 to 6:42 p.m. EST
To find images, go to http://www.goes-r.gov/multimedia/roadToLaunch.html, and from there to NOAA Satellites flickr page.
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November 10, 2016
MEDIA ADVISORY M18-16
NASA Sets GOES-R/Atlas V Launch Events Coverage
The first spacecraft in a new series of NASA advanced geostationary weather satellites for NOAA has been retargeted for a launch on Saturday, Nov. 19, aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. The one-hour launch window opens at 5:42 p.m. EST. Liftoff will occur from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
News briefings, live launch commentary, photo opportunities and other media events will be held at nearby NASA Kennedy Space Center, and carried live on NASA Television and the agency’s website.
Once in geostationary orbit, GOES-R will be known as GOES-16 and will provide images of weather patterns and severe storms as regularly as every five minutes or as frequently as every 30 seconds. These images can be used to aid in weather forecasts, severe weather outlooks, watches and warnings, lightning conditions, maritime forecasts and aviation forecasts. It also will assist in longer term forecasting, such as in seasonal predictions and drought outlooks. In addition, space weather conditions will be monitored constantly, including the effects of solar flares to provide advance notice of potential communication and navigation disruptions. It also will assist researchers in understanding the interactions between land, oceans, the atmosphere and climate. The GOES-R weather satellite was built by Lockheed Martin.
Media prelaunch and launch activities will take place at CCAFS and adjacent Kennedy.
Prelaunch News Conference
A prelaunch news conference on NASA TV will be held at Kennedy’s Press Site at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.
Briefing participants are:
•Stephen Volz, assistant administrator for satellite and information services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
•Sandra Smalley, director, Joint Agency Satellite Division, NASA Headquarters
•Omar Baez, launch director, NASA Kennedy
•Scott Messer, program manager, NASA Missions, United Launch Alliance
•Greg Mandt, GOES-R system program director, NOAA
•Clay Flinn, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
GOES-R Mission Briefing
Following the prelaunch news conference at 2 p.m., a NOAA GOES-R mission briefing will be held on NASA Television’s Media Channel.
Briefing participants include:
•Steven Goodman, GOES-R program scientist, NOAA
•Laura Furgione, deputy director, National Weather Service
•Sandra Cauffman, deputy director, Earth Science Division, NASA Headquarters
For the prelaunch news conference and the mission briefing, media may participate with questions via a phone bridge by calling the newsroom at Kennedy at 321-867-2468 no later than 15 minutes before the briefings begin. Media also can post questions during the briefings via Twitter by using the hashtag #askNASA.
Press Accreditation Office Hours of Operation
The Press Accreditation Office located on State Road 3, Merritt Island, will be open to pick up media credentials at the following times:
•Thursday, Nov. 17: 8 – 10 a.m.; noon – 2 p.m.
•Friday, Nov. 18: 6:30 – 8:30 a.m.; noon – 2 p.m.
•Saturday, Nov. 19: 9 – 11 a.m.; 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
All media representatives must present two forms of unexpired government-issued identification to receive their media credentials. One form of ID must include a photo, such as a passport or driver’s license. For more information about media accreditation, contact Jennifer Horner at 321-867-6598 or 321-867-2468 and by email at [email protected].
Atlas V Launch Vehicle Rollout
On Friday, Nov. 18, media may observe rollout of the Atlas V rocket from the Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad. Media should be at Kennedy’s Press Site at 8 a.m. for transportation to the viewing location near Space Launch Complex 41. Media will be returned to the Press Site by 11:30 a.m.
Remote Camera Placement at Space Launch Complex 41
On Friday, Nov. 18, photographers will be transported to Space Launch Complex 41 to set up remote sound-activated cameras at the Atlas V launch pad. Media should meet in the Kennedy Press Site parking lot at 1:15 p.m. Only photographers establishing remote cameras may go to the pad for this opportunity.
Launch Viewing for the News Media
On Saturday, Nov. 19, news media may view the GOES-R launch from the NASA News Center at the Kennedy Press Site. Launch viewing also will be available from the NASA Causeway located on the Banana River between Kennedy and CCAFS. Buses will leave the Press Site for the causeway at 4:30 p.m. There is no power or other facilities there.
Kennedy News Center Hours
•Thursday, Nov. 17: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
•Friday, Nov. 18: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
•Saturday, Nov. 19: 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
NASA Television Coverage
On Thursday, Nov. 17, NASA Television will carry the GOES-R prelaunch news conference beginning at 1 p.m. The NOAA GOES-R mission briefing will follow at 2 p.m. on the NASA TV Media Channel.
On Friday, Nov. 18, the GOES-R “Social” presentations to the social media will be broadcast on NASA Television from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Nov. 19, NASA Television will simulcast a special prelaunch program carried by NASA EDGE starting at 3:45 p.m. on the NASA TV Media Channel. The program is live and featured on the NASA web and social media sites. It will cover NOAA’s GOES-R mission and its launch aboard the Atlas V rocket.
On Saturday, Nov. 19, NASA Television launch coverage and commentary will be carried only on the NASA TV Media Channel beginning at 4:45 p.m. Following Soyuz docking coverage at approximately 5:06 p.m., launch coverage will switch to the NASA TV Public Channel. Coverage will conclude after spacecraft separation from the Centaur and the GOES-R solar arrays are deployed, which occurs approximately 3 ½ hours after launch. At that time the spacecraft initial state of health can be determined and will be confirmed on the air. There is no planned post-launch news conference.
A post-launch news release also will be issued as soon as the state-of-health of the spacecraft can be verified. Representatives will be available at the Press Site to answer questions.
For NASA Television downlink information, schedule information and video, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv
On launch day, "mission audio" of the launch conductor’s countdown activities will be carried with a live picture of the Atlas V at the launch pad on the NASA Media Channel starting at 3 p.m. The audio also may be accessed on the NASA “V” circuits, which may be accessed by dialing 321-867-1220, -1240, -1260 or -7135 starting at that time.
Once launch coverage begins at 4 p.m., mission audio of the launch conductor’s countdown operations without NASA TV launch commentary will continue to be available on 321-867-7135.
Launch also will be available on local amateur VHF radio frequency 146.940 MHz heard within Brevard County.
NASA Web Prelaunch and Launch Coverage
Extensive prelaunch and launch day coverage of the liftoff of the GOES-R spacecraft aboard an Atlas V rocket will be available on NASA's home page at:
http://www.nasa.gov
The GOES-R prelaunch news conference and the mission briefing will be carried live on the web on Thursday, Nov. 18. A prelaunch webcast for the GOES-R mission will be available on NASA’s YouTube channel and NASA’s website on Friday, Nov. 18. Live countdown coverage through NASA's Launch Blog begins at 3:15 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19. Coverage features live updates as countdown milestones occur, as well as video clips highlighting launch preparations and liftoff. For NASA’s Launch Blog, visit:
http://blogs.nasa.gov/goes-r
To view the webcast or to learn more about the GOES-R mission, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/goes
Social Media
Join the conversation and follow the GOES-R mission online by using Twitter and Facebook at:
https://www.twitter.com/NOAASatellites
https://www.facebook.com/NOAANESDIS
Throughout the launch countdown, the NASAKennedy Twitter and Facebook accounts will be updated continuously throughout the launch countdown at:
http://www.twitter.com/NASAKennedy
https://www.facebook.com/NASAKennedy
Recorded Status
Recorded status reports and updates to the media advisory on the GOES-R launch will be provided through the Kennedy media status line starting Thursday, Nov. 17. The telephone number is 321-867-2525.
Wireless Capability
Wireless capability for news media is available at Kennedy’s Press Site.
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Atlas V to Launch GOES-R
Atlas V WorldView-4 Mission Artwork
Rocket/Payload: A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 configuration rocket will launch the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R (GOES-R) mission for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA.
Date/Site/Launch Time: Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, from Space Launch Complex (SLC)-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The one-hour launch window opens at 5:42 p.m. EST.
Mission Description: GOES-R is the first of four satellites to be launched for NOAA in a new and advanced series of spacecraft. Once in geostationary orbit, it will be known as GOES-16. Compared with today’s geostationary satellites, GOES-R will scan the Earth five times faster at four times image resolution and triple the number of channels scientists can tap into to observe global weather and climate. GOES-R will support short-term forecasts and severe storm watches and warnings, maritime forecasts, seasonal predictions, drought outlooks and space weather predictions. The satellite also will improve hurricane tracking and intensity forecasts, increase thunderstorm and tornado warning lead time, improve aviation flight route planning, and provide data for long-term climate variability studies.
In addition to weather forecasting, GOES-R carries a transponder to detect distress signals from emergency beacons on aircraft, boats/ships and carried by individuals as part of the Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) system.
Launch Notes: ULA and our heritage rockets have launched all of the operational GOES satellites.GOES-R marks the fourth Atlas V to launch in the 541 configuration, the first of which was the rocket that launched NASA’s Curiosity rover to Mars in 2011.
Launch Updates: To keep up to speed with updates to the launch countdown, dial the ULA launch hotline at 1-877-852-4321 or join the conversation at www.facebook.com/ulalaunch, twitter.com/ulalaunch and instagram.com/ulalaunch. Hashtags #GOESR and #AtlasV.
Go Atlas! Go Centaur! Go GOES-R!
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The ULA launch kit can be found at:
http://www.ulalaunch.com/uploads/docs/Mission_Booklets/AV/av_goesr_mob.pdf
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File attached here.
The ULA launch kit can be found at:
http://www.ulalaunch.com/uploads/docs/Mission_Booklets/AV/av_goesr_mob.pdf
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GOES-R: An Animated Tour of a Weather Satellite
LockheedMartinVideos
Published on Nov 14, 2016
NOAA’s GOES-R Series of four geostationary weather satellites will provide a major improvement in the quality, quantity and timeliness of weather dated collected over the U.S. compared to previous weather satellites. This animation of a Lockheed Martin-built GOES-R satellite highlights the six instruments on the satellites including the Solar Ultraviolet Imager (SUVI), the Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) and the magnetometer, which are also being provided by Lockheed Martin.
(Update: Video updated 11/17/2016)
https://youtu.be/5Ooj-ShktEA?t=001
https://youtu.be/5Ooj-ShktEA
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More here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasakennedy/albums/72157669721145354
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Weather forecast is 90% GO, 80% if 24 hour delay. Cumulus clouds only issue on either day; forecast attached.
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This article has some interesting details about the GLM--the first of its kind to fly...
http://www.washington.edu/news/2016/11/10/how-lightning-strikes-can-improve-storm-forecasts/
(mods, not sure about posting direct links to other sources--if a problem, let me know and I'll include direct text as applicable)
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ULA:
Everything is progressing toward the ULA Atlas V launch carrying the GOES-R spacecraft for NASA and NOAA. The mission is set to lift off on a ULA Atlas V rocket on Saturday, Nov. 19 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The launch window is 5:42-6:42 p.m. EST. Today’s L-3 forecast shows a 90 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch.
Weather Forecast
Overall probability of violating weather constraints: 10%
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Atlas V GOES-R Mission Profile
United Launch Alliance
Published on Nov 17, 2016
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 configuration rocket will launch the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R (GOES-R) mission for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA. GOES-R is the first of four satellites to be launched for NOAA in a new and advanced series of spacecraft. Once in geostationary orbit, it will be known as GOES-16.
https://youtu.be/lG-uj4eLOBY?t=001
https://youtu.be/lG-uj4eLOBY
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NOTAMS have been published for a November 20th launch;
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_0206.html
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_0215.html
does this mean the launch is delayed?
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NOTAMS have been published for a November 20th launch;
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_0206.html
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_0215.html
does this mean the launch is delayed?
Maybe during the Launch Readiness Review today, launch officials delayed the launch by one day. Other than that possibility, I do not know.
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The last news from the LRR said the 19th was the target date. I haven't heard any updates since this morning.
-MF
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The last news from the LRR said the 19th was the target date. I haven't heard any updates since this morning.
-MF
Then why were the NOTAMs updated for November 20th?
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The previous NOTAM didn't include window on the 20th.
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_8261.html
Perhaps they are just specifying it now? The 19th NOTAM appears valid, but IANAP (I am not a pilot).
-MF
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Officials Discuss Pre-launch Status of Next-Gen Weather Satellite
NASA
Published on Nov 17, 2016
During a pre-launch briefing on Nov. 17, officials from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), discussed the status of GOES-R, the first spacecraft in a new series of NASA-built advanced geostationary weather satellites. GOES-R is set to launch into orbit aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket on Nov. 19, from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Once in geostationary orbit, GOES-R will be known as GOES-16 and will provide images of weather patterns and severe storms as regularly as every five minutes or as frequently as every 30 seconds. These images can be used to aid in weather forecasts, severe weather outlooks, watches and warnings, lightning conditions, maritime forecasts and aviation forecasts. It also will assist in longer term forecasting, such as in seasonal predictions and drought outlooks.
https://youtu.be/Xq4JQyF83rk?t=001
https://youtu.be/Xq4JQyF83rk
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NOTAMS have been published for a November 20th launch;
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_0206.html
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_0215.html
does this mean the launch is delayed?
Here's my educated GUESS. NSFer's in-the-know, please correct me if I'm wrong:
The window on the 19th is 1 hour long.
One hour window is due to the FAA’s Holiday Airspace Release Program constraints.
The window on the 20th is 2 hours long.
The difference in airspace closure durations on consecutive dates may require a separate NOTAM.
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NOTAMS have been published for a November 20th launch;
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_0206.html
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_0215.html
does this mean the launch is delayed?
Here's my educated GUESS. NSFer's in-the-know, please correct me if I'm wrong:
The window on the 19th is 1 hour long.
One hour window is due to the FAA’s Holiday Airspace Release Program constraints.
The window on the 20th is 2 hours long.
The difference in airspace closure durations on consecutive dates may require a separate NOTAM.
It's 2 hours both the 19th and 20th.
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NOTAMS have been published for a November 20th launch;
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_0206.html
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_0215.html
does this mean the launch is delayed?
Here's my educated GUESS. NSFer's in-the-know, please correct me if I'm wrong:
The window on the 19th is 1 hour long.
One hour window is due to the FAA’s Holiday Airspace Release Program constraints.
The window on the 20th is 2 hours long.
The difference in airspace closure durations on consecutive dates may require a separate NOTAM.
It's 2 hours both the 19th and 20th.
no, it is one hour both days. 2nd hour on the 19th and the 1st hr on the 20th.
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NOTAMS have been published for a November 20th launch;
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_0206.html
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_0215.html
does this mean the launch is delayed?
Here's my educated GUESS. NSFer's in-the-know, please correct me if I'm wrong:
The window on the 19th is 1 hour long.
One hour window is due to the FAA’s Holiday Airspace Release Program constraints.
The window on the 20th is 2 hours long.
The difference in airspace closure durations on consecutive dates may require a separate NOTAM.
It's 2 hours both the 19th and 20th.
no, it is one hour both days. 2nd hour on the 19th and the 1st hr on the 20th.
Ah, thanks. I should have went to the official source.
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Moved for live coverage!
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Minor problem with the pad, but it seems rollout is complete/resolved as we are now driving towards the pad for a tour of the rocket
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Rocket on the pad. Hope it goes tomorrow because I foolishly bought plane tickets for the next day
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GOES-R Will Revolutionize Weather Forecasting
NASAKennedy
Published on Nov 18, 2016
NASA is preparing to launch GOES-R, a new tool that will revolutionize weather forecasting. It is the first in a series of next-generation Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites for NOAA -- the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.
https://youtu.be/6uE0GuhYtPE?t=001
https://youtu.be/6uE0GuhYtPE
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GOES-R and Atlas V Rocket Prepared for Launch
NASAKennedy
Published on Nov 18, 2016
The NOAA Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, or GOES-R, will be the first satellite in a series of next-generation NOAA GOES satellites. GOES-R will launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Launch Pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Launch is scheduled for Nov. 19.
https://youtu.be/By0fhGgo6kA?t=001
https://youtu.be/By0fhGgo6kA
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Shouldn't this nosecone have a Ghostbusters logo.. it is GOES-R (Gozer) after all! ;D ::) ::)
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Updated forecast attached. Now 90% GO both today and tomorrow.
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https://youtu.be/lG-uj4eLOBY
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ULA photos:
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Can someone ask about the vent fin, so I can start drinking early? Go Atlas! Go Centaur!
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Amazing 3,000 word feature article by William Graham!
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/11/atlas-v-launch-goes-r-advanced-weather-satellite/
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Pre-launch audio is streaming on SFN...
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T-2 hours and holding (count stands at L-2 hours, 30 minutes and counting). This is a planned 15-minute built-in hold to ensure a unanimous GO for fueling.
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Ground crews are in the process of clearing the launch pad according to the Countdown Net.
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Borrowing 9 minutes from the Terminal Count hold and placing them into this hold.
So, I guess that this hold will be extended 9 minutes and the T-4 minute hold will now be only 6 minutes.
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Launch Director providing fueling briefing.
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Once we pick up the count in 3 minutes, the Centaur upper stage will be fueled first; it contains liquid oxygen as an oxidizer and liquid hydrogen as the main fuel.
After that starts, the Common Core Booster stage will be fueled; it has the same LOX oxidizer as Centaur, but it has RP-1 kerosene as the main fuel.
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Fuel polling is complete and all members of the launch team are READY for prop loading.
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T-2 hours and counting. The clock has resumed and we're now in the last two hours of the countdown.
Only one more planned hold is planned at T-4 minutes lasting six minutes.
Six minutes ago, the surrounding danger area was confirmed to be clear of all personnel.
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The launch team is now beginning fueling procedures.
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FTS cycle tests are complete.
The Flight Termination System, which is what FTS stands for, is located within the launch vehicle to self-destruct it in the event of a launch contingency.
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Centaur LOX tank is at 10%.
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Centaur LOX tank now at 20%.
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Centaur LOX tank is at 30%.
Seems to me that the tank level increases by 10% every two minutes.
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Centaur LOX tank is at 40%.
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Centaur LOX tank is half full (50%).
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NASATV Media channel Ustream now streaming pad cameras
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T-90 minutes.
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Centaur LOX at 60%.
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According to the NASA Edge broadcast on the NASA TV Public Channel, NASA PAO Mike Curie will be commentating from the Atlas Spaceflight Operations Center this evening.
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Busy day, NASA TV coverage of the Soyuz docking has started :)
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T-1 hour, 8 minutes and counting.
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T-59 minutes and counting.
NASA TV coverage will start in 8 minutes.
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It's been four minutes since live coverage was supposed to start on the NASA TV Media Channel. They're still focusing on Soyuz.
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Live from Cape Canaveral in Florida, the NASA TV Public Channel presents live coverage of the launch of NOAA's GOES-R satellite: the first of four newly-improved geostationary weather stations.
Featuring NASA PAO Mike Curie, who's located at the Atlas Spaceflight Operations Center. Following launch, the chief telemetry engineer Marty Malinowski will provide launch vehicle ascent data throughout the mission.
Forgive me: the channels are switched around. The Media Channel won't start coverage until 22:10 UTC.
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NASA TV coverage just started - minutes from Soyuz docking!
EDIT - Heh, now back to Soyuz.
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Right now, the CCB stage is venting liquid oxygen as fueling continues.
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Centaur LH2 topping is in work.
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Launch coverage now on the Media Channel. Public Channel still covering the docking.
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They're switching between the docking and the launch coverage!
Why?!
NASA PAO clueless as always...
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T-40 minutes and counting. Diana Calero now being interviewed about AV-069 being assembled.
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They're switching between the docking and the launch coverage!
Why?!
NASA PAO clueless as always...
I suspect they would have been rapped over the knuckles for that.
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25 miles from Astrotech to SLC-41.
Showing GOES-R being mounted atop the rocket.
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Floodlights at the pad have now turned on because it's getting darker.
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Going back to the Soyuz docking coverage; docking should happen in two minutes.
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While the Atlas V is ready to go at 22:42 UTC, we'll stand by for 8 minutes while NASA TV wraps up its docking coverage.
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FYI, docking occurred at 21:58 UTC. Five minutes early.
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Soyo
They're switching between the docking and the launch coverage!
Why?!
NASA PAO clueless as always...
I suspect they would have been rapped over the knuckles for that.
Soyuz coverage is now both the Public and Media channels. The monkey controlling the video feeds for PAO is having a great time...
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T-30 minutes and counting.
From what I can tell, the CCB and Centaur are fully fueled and topping for both stages is in work.
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any more streams avail?
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The ULA page is using the NASA feed so it's also showing Soyuz coverage...
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The ULA page is using the NASA feed so it's also showing Soyuz coverage...
tell someone to turn on the ULA utube stream.....multitask :o
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The media channel is scrolling GOES-R data but showing Soyuz coverage. Someone at PAO PLEASE push the correct button...
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The ULA page is using the NASA feed so it's also showing Soyuz coverage...
Coverage on public channel to switch to GOES-R now
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NASA TV about to switch.
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T-25 minutes. The GOES-R launch coverage is now playing on the NASA TV Public Channel.
Place the "video feed monkey" back in its cage; it needs to sleep!
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Yeah!!!
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wrong buttons PAO
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Ugh! We're on the Media Channel rather than the Public Channel!
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Yes ;)
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Standing by for the final weather briefing.
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They must have Krusty the Clown running NASA TV today. Ah, we're back again.
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Actually GOES is on the Media channel. Incompetence at an astounding level...
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T-23 minutes. The last weather briefing is underway. Hopefully the odds will stay at 100%.
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The weather briefing's results indicate that the outlook is still 100% favorable.
We will continue to proceed with the count.
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Weather - both on Earth and in Space - is GO FOR LAUNCH. Upper level winds are high & increasing, but predicted “GO”.
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You can see 39A on the right.
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Al Roker of the "NBC Today Show" is attending this launch tonight.
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Coverage has switched between channels again. :-X
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T-20 minutes.
Confirmed that we WILL stay on the Public Channel.
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Sunset will be at 5:27 PM EST. Launch will occur 15 minutes after sunset, making this a night launch; the 22nd for an Atlas V.
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Al Roker of the "NBC Today Show" is attending this launch tonight.
NASA couldn't find an actual, trained, and qualified meteorologist to interview?
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Steve Agid showing us the ascent profile for tonight's launch.
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switched 2 more times
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T-15 minutes.
11 minutes away from the T-4 minute hold.
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Atlas V is fully fueling at this time for launch.
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Showing aerial shots of the Atlas V on the pad. Courtesy of ULA.
Once it launches, AV-069 will start the 55th Atlas V launch from Cape Canaveral, the 67th Atlas V mission, the 113th United Launch Alliance rocket, and (as y'all know by now) the 100th EELV mission ever.
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This will be only the 4th time Atlas V flies in its 541 configuration.
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During the aerial shots, the Starliner Crew Access Arm is visible.
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clock is up
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T-12 minutes. Lots of LOX venting occurring at this time. The vehicle is iced over due to water condensation on the CCB.
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Showing occasional shots of the NASA Causeway Viewing Site, where hundreds of spectators have come to witness this launch.
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Watching from aboard the Niew Amsterdam sailing south of the Florida Keys. Wish me luck for a good view!
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Showing a promo video of the GOES-R satellite.
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Hopefully one day we'll see DC under that fairing... :)
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Not only we'll see the SRB contrail lit up by the Sun; we'll probably see a kerolox jellyfish similar to the ones we saw during MUOS 4 and Morelos 3.
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Hopefully one day we'll see DC under that fairing... :)
Not the crewed version; the cargo version.
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T-6 minutes and counting. Range is GO.
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Hopefully one day we'll see DC under that fairing... :)
Not the crewed version; the cargo version.
Yup, then she'll spread her wings... :)
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Something about "holding off on doing out poll for now" just heard over comm.
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Did I just hear, "HOLD OFF ON DOING OUR POLL"?
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did i hear a hold??
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Launcher issue, will not make the opening of the window
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Ah, Tech issue with the LV.
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Not going for the start of the window. Technical issue with the LV.
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T-4 minutes and holding. This is a planned 6-minute built-in hold to ensure all is in readiness for launch. Obviously, due to a technical issue, this hold will be extended past the opening of the window.
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Will not go to internal power as planned.
Possibly adding an extra five minutes.
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Launch window extends to 18:42 EST (23:42 GMT)
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Launch window lasts until 6:42 PM EST. One hour to solve any last-minute problems.
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Adding five-minute increments to the T-0 until issue is resolved
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Next launch op will be at 22:47 UTC. For the time being. If not, we'll move to 22:52 UTC and so on until the launch teams sort out this unknown problem.
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To recap: Engineers are assessing an “issue” with the Atlas V rocket (something that's VERY RARE). No launch time has been set at this time. Launch window extends to 6:42p ET
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Launch time now 22:52 UTC.
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@torybruno
GOESR bird looks good. Working through a sibling issue
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Any ideas what this "sibling issue" is?
I know it has to do with the Atlas V itself, but what's specific about it?
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It would be a shame to waste such a pretty sky, here's hoping! :)
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New T0 time is 22:57 UTC.
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I just thought this: what if this technical issue is the same booster problem that was discovered before WorldView 4?
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New T0 time is 22:57 UTC.
I'm theorizing a scrub in the next several minutes. If it's something they can't fix in 1 hour.
You don't know what's going on behind the scenes. "Theorizing" like that simply reduces the quality of the thread.
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Any ideas what this "sibling issue" is?
I know it has to do with the Atlas V itself, but what's specific about it?
Not sure. But given the strange wording, maybe an issue with an LV/SV interface.
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I just thought this: what if this technical issue is the same booster problem that was discovered before WorldView 4?
I think they already fixed that for this booster
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New launch time is 23:02 UTC. 40 minutes left in window if ready to proceed.
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Any ideas what this "sibling issue" is?
I know it has to do with the Atlas V itself, but what's specific about it?
Not sure. But given the strange wording, maybe an issue with an LV/SV interface.
Or just an autocorrect issue.
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I just thought this: what if this technical issue is the same booster problem that was discovered before WorldView 4?
I think they already fixed that for this booster
Well, we don't know what this launch vehicle issue is, so I was guessing that the "WorldView 4 Booster" problem occurred again.
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working it
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48 minutes left in the window.
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New launch time is 23:07 UTC.
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Any ideas what this "sibling issue" is?
I know it has to do with the Atlas V itself, but what's specific about it?
Not sure. But given the strange wording, maybe an issue with an LV/SV interface.
He said the payload was fine so "sibling issue" just means big sister the Atlas V itself.
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https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/800110007865876480
Interesting...
"Test data with another rocket has called a component into question. Engineers doing due diligence to verify Atlas 5 is clear for #GOESR" - SpaceFlightNow
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Don't know if this helps or not
Tory Bruno @torybruno 1m1 minute ago
@cosmos4u @ulalaunch "Sibling" is a rocketry term of art for a different part from the same or similar family
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https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/800110007865876480
Interesting...
Which other rocket is it? The Delta IV?
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Or some data from a previous Atlas V launch data review.... Thinking of the Cygnus CRS OA-6.
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Or some data from a previous Atlas V launch data review.... Thinking of the Cygnus CRS OA-6.
I thought they fixed that MRCV issue.
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New launch time is 23:12 UTC.
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They did the WDR for the Delta-IV WGS-8 launch a few days ago. I'd guess something from that?
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Loop says they hope to get resolution shortly.
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Something with the centaur, from an inside source. Says we are go
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They did the WDR for the Delta-IV WGS-8 launch a few days ago. I'd guess something from that?
Is there a commonality between Delta IV and Atlas V besides the RL-10 engine?
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At this time, no problems with the CCB are being worked. It's just the Centaur. Maybe the RL-10 is acting up.
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Something with the centaur, from an inside source. Says we are go
Isn't that cutting it a little close?
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New T0 time is 23:17 UTC.
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They did the WDR for the Delta-IV WGS-8 launch a few days ago. I'd guess something from that?
Is there a commonality between Delta IV and Atlas V besides the RL-10 engine?
yes but depends on which DIV to which AV you compare as ULA implements commonality via block upgrades (Common avionics and RL-10 was first part of standardization). Now is not the time to be discussing commonality except via a new thread.
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33 minutes left in the window.
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"Word shortly."
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Previewing CCB rocketcam at this time. As I said before, this camera will cut out at Booster Engine Cut Off because the vehicle will pass out of range of a nearby tracking station. The feed will then switch to the Centaur onboard camera, which looks at the RL-10C-1 engine.
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recommendation to proceed based on a false positive
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"False positive indication. Good to proceed!"
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New launch time is 23:22 UTC. We're wrapping up our resolution of the LV problem.
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better
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Now a range issue.
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Range is NO GO. Will not go to internal power.
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Range has an issue now!
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Are there any boats out there?
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We'll possibly go to a new T0 time of 23:27 UTC.
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Are there any boats out there?
I saw @WaywardBoat heading that way
/s
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Are there any boats out there?
It's not me! I'm off Key West. ;)
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Confirmed to be set for a T0 at 23:27 UTC.
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https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/800115715021930497
Tory Bruno: "We have literally gone green and launched in the last second of a window before"
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23 minutes left in the window. Range is still NO GO. LV issue is resolved.
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https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/800115715021930497
Tory Bruno: "We have literally gone green and launched in the last second of a window before"
Please give me examples of this scenario.
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23:42 UTC is the new launch time. Going towards the end of the window.
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https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/800115715021930497
Tory Bruno: "We have literally gone green and launched in the last second of a window before"
Please give me examples of this scenario.
I googled it and found this:
http://www.americaspace.com/?p=67666
"The launch occurred at the very last moment of a 146-minute window"
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https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/800115715021930497
Tory Bruno: "We have literally gone green and launched in the last second of a window before"
Please give me examples of this scenario.
I googled it and found this:
http://www.americaspace.com/?p=67666
"The launch occurred at the very last moment of a 146-minute window"
That was the CLIO mission in September 2014. I remember watching this webcast.
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:)
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Range is GO!!!! Poll at L-7mins at 6:35p ET for 6:42p ET launch.
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23:42 UTC is approved by the Range. Range is now GO.
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L-17 minutes.
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Launch Conductor Doug Lebo will poll the ULA launch team at 23:35 UTC, which is at L-7 minutes.
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SRB ignition switch is enabled.
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What if NASA switches to the hatch opening and welcome ceremony on time at 23:45 UTC, which is 3 minutes into the flight of GOES-R?
I'll bet that will make us mad.
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Solar radiation acceptable and the launch on-time verification is complete.
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What if NASA switches to the hatch opening and welcome ceremony on time at 23:45 UTC, which is 3 minutes into the flight of GOES-R?
I'll bet that will make us mad.
We'll need a split screen!
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L-12 minutes. Mark.
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6 minutes remaining in our hold.
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L-7 minutes. Launch Conductor Doug Lebo now performing the final GO/NO GO poll. 27 engineers and controllers represent the launch team, excluding the Launch Conductor.
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Poll!
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L-6 minutes. Polling is complete and we are GO for the rescheduled launch at 23:42 UTC (6:42 PM EST). Proceeding with the count.
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Polling is go!
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L-5 minutes. No visual green board, but we'll resume the countdown in one minute.
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8)
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3, 2, 1, mark. T-4 minutes and counting. The Terminal Count has started.
The CCB LOX replenish has stopped and LOX pressurization is underway.
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Clock is ticking!
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Bring it ;)
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Tanks in press.
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T-3 minutes. The CCB is secure at flight pressures and configured for flight.
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T-2 minutes, 30 seconds. Combining the four AJ-60A boosters and the RD-180 engine, this Atlas V 541 rocket will produce a sea-level thrust of 2,216,369 pounds.
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T-2 minutes. The launch vehicle is now on internal power and the CMD sequence has started.
FTS went to internal.
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T-1 minute, 50 seconds. The Centaur topping sequence is complete.
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T-90 seconds. The Sound Suppression Water System is armed. This will release thousands of gallons of water on the launch pad and in the flame trench at T-3 seconds.
The Launch Control System has been enabled.
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T-1 minute. All stage valves are closed and the Range Operations Controller has verified that the Eastern Range is GREEN.
T-40 seconds. SRB igniters have been armed.
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T-30 seconds. The RD-180 engine is ready to start. Just several seconds away from making EELV history.
T-25 seconds. GO Atlas, GO Centaur, GO GOES-R.
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T-20 seconds. Sound Suppression Water System activated.
T-15. Still proceeding with the count.
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T-10, 9, 8, 7, 6, we have a go for engine start, 3, 2, 1, booster ignition, and liftoff of the Atlas V rocket with GOES-R, inaugurating the next generation of weather forecasters in anticipation of unexpected storms and patterns across America.
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T+15 seconds. Vehicle now beginning its pitch, yaw, and roll maneuvers toward an east-southeast azimuth of 100.7 degrees.
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T+36 seconds. Mach 1. Atlas V passing 340.29 meters per second.
T+45 seconds. We're currently listening to Marty Malinowski providing launch vehicle ascent data and reports on the progress of the flight from the ASOC Engineering Operations Center at Cape Canaveral.
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LAUNCH!
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launch
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T+50 seconds. Just passed Max-Q four seconds ago. All four AJ-60A boosters and the RD-180 burning well.
T+1 minute. Good thrust. Performance is nominal.
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MaxQ
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T+90 seconds. Right now, you're looking at an onboard camera mounted on the CCB looking at two of the AJ-60A boosters.
SRB burnout confirmed.
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T+1 minute, 40 seconds. Awaiting jettison in ten seconds.
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There go the boosters.
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T+1 minute, 52 seconds. All four SRBs have separated cleanly. No attitude disturbances detected.
You can see the limb of the Earth in the onboard camera!
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T+2 minutes, 15 seconds. Next major event will be the separation of the 5-meter payload fairing and the Centaur Forward Reactor (CFR) at 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
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T+3 minutes. The RD-180 is burning as it should be.
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And that was that for the NASA TV coverage of the GOES-R launch.
[YT stream that is.]
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NASA TV switched, but back again.
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T+3 minutes, 30 seconds. The payload fairing and Centaur Forward Reactor have both been jettisoned. Looking for Booster Engine Cut Off at 4 minutes and 22 seconds. RD-180 is at 2 Gs beginning to throttle up.
I don't even care about the channel switches anymore.
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And that was that for the NASA TV coverage of the GOES-R launch.
[YT stream that is.]
actually all channels
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T+4 minutes. Boost phase chilldown is underway and the RD-180 has throttled to maintain an acceleration of 5 Gs.
We have LOS of the CCB onboard camera.
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Guy is trigger happy! ;D
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T+4 minutes, 20 seconds. BECO. Booster Engine Cut Off has occurred. And we stopped boost phase chilldown on time.
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T+4 minutes, 30 seconds. We have stage separation. We have prestart on fuel and LOX. And ignition; full thrust on the RL-10C-1 engine. The GN2 purge firing of the RCS is complete.
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Staging!
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T+5 minutes. This first burn of the Centaur, the longer of three planned firings, will last 458 seconds (7 minutes and 38 seconds). Centaur MECO-1 will occur at 12 minutes and 16 seconds.
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RL 10
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ASOC performing readiness poll for pad entrance.
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Slightly above nominal performance for CCB. So, no MRCV problem.
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hearing centaur asking for
an slightly higher oxidizer rich mixture
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T+8 minutes. We may have lost the feed of the RL-10 onboard camera. That usually occurs between 7 and 9 minutes into the flight.
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Now looking at the Satellite Tool Kit telemetry, which displays realtime telemetry of tonight's mission.
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T+9 minutes.
RL-10 continues to burn well.
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just over 3min remaining in Centaur burn
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Velocity over 15,000 mph.
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Normal thermal condition firings.
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T+10 minutes, 13 seconds.
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T+12 minutes. We are perigee positive; Centaur is orbital.
Centaur MECO-1 confirmed. We'll now enter a coast phase lasting 583 seconds (9 minutes and 43 seconds). Centaur MES-2 will occur at 21 minutes and 59 seconds.
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MECO
APPROX 9 MIN COAST PHASE
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T+13 minutes. Between each firing of the RL-10C-1 engine, according to the STK telemetry, there are four ullage rockets next to the main engine to continuously settle the LOX and LH2 propellants.
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MECO-1. Nine mins of coast remaining. Then another burn. Then a long coast and a final burn.
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T+14 minutes, 34 seconds. Centaur is currently executing a "barbecue" roll maneuver to even out the heating on the launch vehicle and payload.
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Centaur fuel tank is vented down and pressures are stable.
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RCS jets remain healthy; vehicle coasting at an altitude of 103 nautical miles and a velocity of over 17,600 mph.
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Partking orbit between MECO-1 and MES-2
166.57 x 539.70 km
103.50 x 335.52 miles
89.94 x 291.56 nautical miles
Inclination of 28.146 degrees
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All signatures and aspects look good thus far. Four minutes away from MES-2.
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T+18 minutes, 30 seconds. We've gone down to two ullage rockets according to STK.
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T+20 minutes. Continuing our coast phase between MECO-1 and MES-2.
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T+21 minutes. One minute from MES-2. Tank pressures are increasing.
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T+22 minutes. Prestart of fuel and LOX is complete and we have Centaur MES-2. This burn will last 335 seconds (5 minutes and 35 seconds). Centaur MECO-2 will occur at 27 minutes and 34 seconds.
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Second burn.
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T+23 minutes. Getting good STK telemetry at this time and Marty Malinowski is continuing to reassure us that all aspects are right on the money.
I'm not directly quoting Malinowski; I'm just using my own words.
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Centaur body rates look good.
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T+24 minutes, 20 seconds. Thermal conditioning on the RCS is healthy. RL-10 continues to burn well.
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Partking orbit between MECO-1 and MES-2
166.57 x 539.70 km
103.50 x 335.52 miles
89.94 x 291.56 nautical miles
Inclination of 28.146 degrees
Orbit just before MES-2:
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T+26 minutes. Not much to report at this time, however we have less than two minutes left in this second burn.
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yawing slightly to decrease inclination
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After Centaur MECO-2, NASA TV will switch to the hatch opening and welcome ceremony events.
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T+27 minutes, 35 seconds. Centaur MECO-2 confirmed.
This next coast phase will last 10,799 seconds (2 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds). Centaur MES-3 will occur at 3 hours, 27 minutes, and 33 seconds.
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MECO-2!
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GOES-R launch coverage will resume at 03:00 UTC (10:00 PM EST).
Switching over to the Korolev Control Center.
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Some mention about Centaur running slightly oxidizer rich?
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orbit at cutoff 101 nm X 17,666 nm inclined 25.677 degrees
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Some mention about Centaur running slightly oxidizer rich?
Confirmed...
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Transfer orbit just after MECO-2:
186.92 x 32,717.04 km
116.15 x 20,329.43 miles
100.93 x 17,665.79 nautical miles
Inclination of 25.677 degrees
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33 minutes Mission Elapsed Time.
Centaur continuing its barbecue roll maneuver.
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Charlie B. talking-up ISS cooperation...
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Charlie B. talking-up ISS cooperation...
Shouldn't this be in the Soyuz MS-03 coverage?
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Typical PAO spin from Rob Navias
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Just why are we cross-posting from the Soyuz MS-03 coverage?
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Charlie B. talking-up ISS cooperation...
Shouldn't this be in the Soyuz MS-03 coverage?
You're right, I'll tell Charlie... ;D
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I was right. NASA began to cut to the hatch opening events just after SRB jettison. How about that?
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Am I gonna have to run the GOES-R play-by-play solo now that everyone's over on the Soyuz side?
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I was right. NASA began to cut to the hatch opening events just after SRB jettison. How about that?
I know, like I said "the guy is a little trigger happy"! ;)
At least no one asked about the vent pipe! No drink for you! ;D
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Currently, we're 48 minutes into the GOES-R mission continuing our lengthy coast phase between MECO-2 and MES-3.
Centaur systems remain normal. No technical issues so far.
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Am I gonna have to run the GOES-R play-by-play solo now that everyone's over on the Soyuz side?
You're doing great coverage Zach! :)
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By the way, anyone know the actual launch time? Fill in the x's if you know what they are.
"23:42:xx.xxx UTC"
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Some mention about Centaur running slightly oxidizer rich?
In general, propellant utilization (PU) will need to burn off "excess" LO2, as the ratio of the tank load is greater than the nominal mixture ratio. How long it stays at the upper stop also depends on the flight profile (burns/coasts).
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1 hour, 1 minute Mission Elapsed Time.
Very quiet in the Atlas Spaceflight Operations Center.
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Right now, you can watch the STK telemetry on Spaceflight Now.
AV-069 is in an orbit with an apogee of 17,606 nautical miles, a perigee of 104 nautical miles, and an inclination of 25.655 degrees to either side of the Equator. We are 1 hour and 15 minutes into the GOES-R mission.
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Also, Centaur is continuing its barbecue roll maneuver to even out its thermal conditions and is firing two of four ullage rockets to ensure that the LOX and LH2 propellants remain stable.
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I'll tell you what:
I'll hold off on the coverage until NASA TV comes back before MES-3.
So with that, NSF will take a commercial break. Don't go away.
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To recap, this launch was the 22nd night launch of all Atlas V rockets, and occurred 1 hour and 15 minutes after sunset.
Unfortunately, we did not see the SRB contrail lit by the Sun, or witness the kerolox jellyfish produced by the RD-180 since the lighting conditions were too dark.
However, we got to see the blue limb of the Earth during SRB jettison and staging.
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GOES-R launch coverage is actually starting one hour earlier at 02:00 UTC (9:00 PM EST).
In three minutes; stand by.
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NASA TV coverage has resumed, although there's no commentary and we're being shown the STK telemetry.
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I'll get back to you guys when Mike Curie and Marty Malinowski return to their posts.
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Right now, we're 2 hours, 36 minutes into the GOES-R mission.
The geosynchronous transfer orbit that the Atlas V is currently in remains the same:
Apogee is 17,607 nautical miles, perigee is 106 nautical miles, inclination is 25.661 degrees to either side of the Equator.
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Launch replay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gb1z1hpsKo
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Less than one hour until Centaur MES-3.
The ullage rockets have stopped; the LH2 and LO2 propellants have settled completely and are ready to provide 22,886 pounds of thrust for the final 93-second phase of powered flight.
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Centaur is now hovering over the Indian Ocean as it nears its apogee, the point at which MES-3 will occur and raise the perigee.
When I mean "hovering", I mean that if a satellite orbits the Earth at a geosynchronous altitude of 35,786 kilometers (22,236 miles), its orbital period will be 24 hours, allowing it to stay over a single location.
Obviously, if the satellite was in a Low Earth Orbit, its orbital period would be, for instance, 89 minutes at an altitude of 227 kilometers (141 miles).
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20 minutes until commentary resumes.
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3 hours, 8 minutes Mission Elapsed Time.
About 19 minutes to Centaur MES-3.
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My shot north of KSC.
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Less than one hour until Centaur MES-3.
The ullage rocket have stopped; the LH2 and LO2 propellants have settled completely and are ready to provide 22,886 pounds of thrust for the final 93-second phase of powered flight.
The RCS settling motors are on (at different levels) all the way until MES3.
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Less than one hour until Centaur MES-3.
The ullage rocket have stopped; the LH2 and LO2 propellants have settled completely and are ready to provide 22,886 pounds of thrust for the final 93-second phase of powered flight.
The RCS settling motors are on (at different levels) all the way until MES3.
Well, they've stopped their continuous burn after MECO-2.
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NASA TV getting ready to resume coverage.
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Less than one hour until Centaur MES-3.
The ullage rocket have stopped; the LH2 and LO2 propellants have settled completely and are ready to provide 22,886 pounds of thrust for the final 93-second phase of powered flight.
The RCS settling motors are on (at different levels) all the way until MES3.
Well, they've stopped their continuous burn after MECO-2.
They start at MECO2 and end at MES3.
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NASA TV continuing with issues today. Finally switched to GOES-R.
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And we're back with live coverage of the GOES-R mission, which is currently wrapping up its 3-hour coast phase.
NASA PAO Mike Curie is continuing his commentary while chief telemetry engineer Marty Malinowski is monitoring all Centaur aspects.
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Centaur is reaching apogee.
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And we're back...
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Less than one hour until Centaur MES-3.
The ullage rocket have stopped; the LH2 and LO2 propellants have settled completely and are ready to provide 22,886 pounds of thrust for the final 93-second phase of powered flight.
The RCS settling motors are on (at different levels) all the way until MES3.
Well, they've stopped their continuous burn after MECO-2.
They start at MECO2 and end at MES3.
I understand that, but you know that all four motors burn for a long period of time after MECO-2.
You're right: they do stay on as RCS settlers, but they don't act as main engines.
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22:09:32 EST is start of final 93-sec burn.
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Another GOES-R promo video being played.
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Promo videos before MES-3
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Five minutes until MES-3. Fuel and LOX prestart will begin several seconds before ignition.
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Trajectory view:
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3 minutes until ignition.
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Centaur has positioned itself to the proper prograde position so that when the RL-10 ignites, the perigee will be raised.
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Marty Malinowski is back on the net.
Tank pressurization is underway.
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With start time of 22:09:32 EST, end of burn will be at 22:11:05 EST.
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We have LOX and fuel prestart.
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Burn has commenced as planned.
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T+3 hours, 27 minutes, 35 seconds.
Prestart of fuel and LOX is complete and we have Centaur MES-3. This burn will last 93 seconds (1 minute and 33 seconds). Centaur MECO-3 will occur at 3 hours, 29 minutes and 6 seconds, ending the powered flight for tonight's mission.
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Burning.
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T+3 hours, 28 minutes, 15 seconds. RL-10C-1 chamber pressures remain stable.
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Burn complete!
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T+3 hours, 29 minutes, 7 seconds.
Centaur MECO-3 confirmed. Powered flight is complete and the Centaur will now maneuver to the proper spacecraft separation attitude. Separation of GOES-R should come 2 minutes and 49 seconds after MECO-3.
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Centaur fuel and oxidizer tanks have vented.
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There is an onboard camera looking forward at the GOES-R satellite that will only play back footage after spacecraft sep.
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Spacecraft SEPARATION! Another great success for Atlas V -- which maintains its 100% success rating from customer perspective.
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T+3 hours, 31 minutes, 55 seconds.
And we have spacecraft separation! Two breakwires have confirmed that GOES-R is on her way into a final circular orbit of 35,786 kilometers above the Earth!
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S/C Sep!
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Congratulations to NASA, NOAA, and United Launch Alliance on an excellent night launch for Atlas V!
And another congrats to Marty Malinowski for the launch vehicle ascent data. You know, he actually started doing this back in February 2005 when NROL-23 took off from Cape Canaveral. So, Malinowski has been at it for nearly 12 years!
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Five minutes until solar panel deployment.
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Happy ULA people.
Great work from all here, from Chris G to Zach.
William's article updated:
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/11/atlas-v-launch-goes-r-advanced-weather-satellite/
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The next ULA rocket launch will be on December 7, 2016 when a Delta IV Medium+ (5,4) (upg.) rocket will launch the WGS-8 satellite for the United States Air Force.
The next Atlas V launch will be on December 16, 2016; the 431 variant, flying for the third time, will launch the EchoStar 19/Jupiter 2 satellite for EchoStar, HughesNet, and Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services.
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Marty Malinowski has signed off for the night.
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NASA Launch Manager Omar Baez being interviewed about tonight's launch.
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The range issue was actually on another pad, I wonder which one?
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Whoa. NASA launch director talking about issues pre-launch & that they were really far behind & still came back to launch. Range issue was with “something going on at another pad here.”
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Technically, Atlas V does NOT have a 100% success rate. The rate stands at 99%; one of the earlier missions back in 2007 was a partial failure because the Centaur shut down 4 seconds too early before the end of the second burn.
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Hopefully a post launch press conference will explain the other launch pad issue, if there is one...
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Whoa. NASA launch director talking about issues pre-launch & that they were really far behind & still came back to launch. Range issue was with “something going on at another pad here.”
Either LC-39A, SLC-40, or SLC-37B. One of those three had the Range concerned.
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To be honest, I think this was the worst day to launch a United Launch Alliance rocket for a reason.
They had no idea that the camera technicians were gonna have to switch between this launch and the Soyuz MS-03 docking and hatch opening ceremony so many times, causing all of us to flip out.
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Solar panel deployment is underway.
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Just showed the replay of spacecraft separation from the forward-looking camera mounted on Centaur.
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All we have to do now is pray that the main propulsion system on GOES-R works.
It did not for MUOS 5 and Intelsat 33e.
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Coverage has not ended yet, but the commentary has gone silent for now. Probably awaiting confirmation that the solar panel deployment was successful.
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Congrats to ULA, NASA, NOAA, and all other for the launch and deployment of the GOES-R vehicle.
Thanks to NSF for the coverage.
8)
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Confirmation of solar panel deployment results will be made in the next few minutes.
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Technically, Atlas V does NOT have a 100% success rate. The rate stands at 99%; one of the earlier missions back in 2007 was a partial failure because the Centaur shut down 4 seconds too early before the end of the second burn.
Chris' statement is correct. Unless you were the customer for that mission, you can't change that.
Spacecraft SEPARATION! Another great success for Atlas V -- which maintains its 100% success rating from customer perspective.
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Whoa. NASA launch director talking about issues pre-launch & that they were really far behind & still came back to launch. Range issue was with something going on at another pad here.
Either LC-39A, SLC-40, or SLC-37B. One of those three had the Range concerned.
One would expect 37B can be removed from the list given it is a ULA facility.
Meanwhile, fantastic start to the mission(s) ! Congrats to all of the teams involved, from LV to instruments on the payload...
Woot!
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Pam Sullivan, the GOES-R mission director, now being interviewed.
Solar panel deployment was successful. GOES-R now generating more than 4,000 watts of electricity.
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First pictures from GOES 16 (new designation) will be in January 2017.
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In 9 days, GOES-R will receive the new designation: GOES 16. That will occur as soon as it reaches geosynchronous orbit.
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Anyone who believes this will not become the Eastern satellite is kidding themselves. After all the talk about hurricanes and severe storms impacting the US which are almost totally eastern US phenomena, it's going to be sitting there...
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NASA TV coverage has officially ended.
Until then, this is ZachS09 saying, "Good night to NSF, and let's hope for future mission successes!"
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We have signal acquisition. Congrats @NOAASatellites, @ulalaunch and @LockheedMartin on today’s successful #launch of #GOESR!
https://twitter.com/rickambrosessc/status/800192658794745856 (https://twitter.com/rickambrosessc/status/800192658794745856)
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At this time 2 objects have been cataloged by USSTRATCOM:
2016-071A/41866 in 8156 x 35269 km x 10.7°
2016-071B/41867 in 7572 x 34930 km x 10.8°
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At this time 2 objects have been cataloged by USSTRATCOM:
2016-071A/41866 in 8156 x 35269 km x 10.7°
2016-071B/41867 in 7572 x 34930 km x 10.8°
Epoch for the corresponding TLEs is Nov 20 at around 04:45 UTC
Object A's apogee is 517 km below GEO
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News Release Issued: Nov 19, 2016 (10:55pm EST)
Better Forecasts Ahead: Lockheed Martin-Built GOES-R Weather Satellite Launched
New Weather Satellite for NOAA to Greatly Improve Weather Forecasting and Warnings
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., Nov. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- NOAA's GOES-R weather satellite, built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), was successfully launched today at 6:42 p.m. ET from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket. The spacecraft successfully deployed its large solar array, which provides its electrical power, and established communications with mission operators.
NOAA's GOES-R weather satellite, built by Lockheed Martin, was successfully launched on Nov. 19, 6:42 pm. ET on an Atlas V rocket form Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
The first of four next-generation geostationary weather satellites, the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite R-Series, or GOES-R, will provide a major improvement in quality, quantity and timeliness of weather data collected over the Western Hemisphere. This accurate real-time data will be used to provide short-term forecasts, severe storm warnings, maritime forecasts, seasonal predictions and space weather alerts.
"GOES-R will substantially improve our nation's weather and space weather prediction capability," said Tim Gasparrini, GOES-R vice president and program manager at Lockheed Martin Space Systems. "This is a prime example of how our expertise in spacecraft development, earth instruments and space-science instruments can combine to save lives and property."
Lockheed Martin designed, built and tested the satellite at its Space Systems facility near Denver. In addition to the four GOES-R Series satellites (R, S, T and U), Lockheed Martin designed and built the Solar Ultraviolet Imager (SUVI) and the Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) instruments that will fly aboard each spacecraft. Those instruments were built at the company's Advanced Technology Center in Palo Alto, California.
"Our nation now has a new weather sentinel, and the data it will produce will soon be vital to our severe storm prediction and warnings," said Lisa Callahan, vice president and general manager of Civil Space at Lockheed Martin Space Systems. "The data will not only keep our citizens out of harm's way but will also be used across the Americas."
NOAA funds, manages and will operate the GOES-R Series satellites. NASA oversees the acquisition and development of the GOES-R spacecraft, instruments and launch vehicle. The program is co-located at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 98,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
For additional information:
•Lockheed Martin GOES-R web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/goesr
•NOAA GOES-R web site: http://www.goes-r.gov/
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161119/441391
SOURCE Lockheed Martin
For further information: Gary Napier, +1 (720) 842-6102; [email protected]
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November 20, 2016
RELEASE 16-109
NASA Successfully Launches NOAA Advanced Geostationary Weather Satellite
NASA successfully launched for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) the first in a series of highly advanced geostationary weather satellites Saturday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R (GOES-R) lifted off at 6:42 p.m. EST on its way to boost the nation’s weather observation capabilities, leading to more accurate and timely forecasts, watches and warnings.
“The launch of GOES-R represents a major step forward in terms of our ability to provide more timely and accurate information that is critical for life-saving weather forecasts and warnings,” said Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate in Washington. “It also continues a decades-long partnership between NASA and NOAA to successfully build and launch geostationary environmental satellites.”
After it reaches its final designated orbit in the next two weeks, GOES-R will be renamed GOES-16. The new satellite will become operational within a year, after undergoing a checkout and validation of its six new instruments, including the first operational lightning mapper in geostationary orbit.
“The next generation of weather satellites is finally here,” said NOAA Administrator Kathryn Sullivan. “GOES-R will strengthen NOAA’s ability to issue life-saving forecasts and warnings and make the United States an even stronger, more resilient weather-ready nation.”
Forecasters will use the lightning mapper to hone in on storms that represent the greatest threats. The satellite’s primary instrument, the Advanced Baseline Imager, will provide images of Earth’s weather, oceans and environment with 16 different spectral bands, including two visible channels, four near-infrared channels, and 10 infrared channels.
Improved space weather sensors on GOES-R will monitor the sun and relay crucial information to forecasters so they can issue space weather alerts and warnings. In all, data from GOES-R will result in 34 new or improved meteorological, solar and space weather products.
“NOAA and NASA have partnered for decades on successful environmental satellite missions," said Sandra Smalley, director of NASA’s Joint Agency Satellite Division at the agency’s Headquarters in Washington, which worked with NOAA to manage the development and launch of GOES-R. “Today’s launch continues that partnership and provides the basis for future collaboration in developing advanced weather satellites.”
Beyond weather forecasting, GOES-R also will be part of the Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) System, an international satellite-based search and rescue network operated by NOAA. The satellite is carrying a special transponder that can detect distress signals from emergency beacons.
There are four satellites in the GOES-R series: –R, –S, –T and –U, which will extend NOAA’s geostationary coverage through 2036.
NOAA manages the GOES-R Series Program through an integrated NOAA-NASA office. NASA's Launch Services Program, based at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, acquired and managed the United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch service and led the countdown. NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, oversees the acquisition of the GOES-R series spacecraft and instruments.
For more information about GOES-R, visit:
https://www.nasa.gov/content/goes-r/index.html
and
http://www.goes-r.gov
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MEDIA RELEASE
RELEASE #111916
45th SW supports successful Atlas V GOES-R launch
By 45th Space Wing Public Affairs
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. - The 45th Space Wing supported
NASA's successful launch of the Geostationary Operational Environmental
Satellite-R spacecraft aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from
Space Launch Complex 41 here Nov. 19 at 6:42 p.m. ET.
Once in geostationary orbit, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration's GOES-R weather and environmental satellite will provide
National Weather Service forecasters the meteorological equivalent of going
from black and white to ultra-high-definition color TV, according to a NASA
release. The new satellite can deliver vivid images of severe weather as
often as every 30 seconds, scanning the Earth five times faster, with four
times greater image resolution and using triple the number of spectral
channels compared with today's other GOES spacecraft.
GOES-R's advanced imagery and higher resolution will also enable
improvements to NOAA's hurricane tracking and intensity forecasts, as well
as the forecasting of severe weather including tornadoes, thunderstorms and
flooding.
"Congratulations to ULA, NASA, NOAA and the entire integrated team who
ensured the success of this launch," said Col. Walt Jackim, 45th Space Wing
vice commander and mission Launch Decision Authority. "This successful
launch, the first since Hurricane Matthew tore through the Space Coast, is a
testament to our dedication, resiliency and perseverance. It's my honor to
be a part of this tremendous space team supporting the space industry.
Assured access to space is a team sport and here on the Eastern Range, no
matter what Mother Nature may throw our way, we continue to prove we are the
'World's Premier Gateway to Space.'"
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United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches GOES-R Satellite for NASA and NOAA
ULA Maintains 100% Mission Success One Launch at a Time
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., (Nov. 19, 2016) – A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite R-series (GOES-R) for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) lifted off from Space Launch Complex-41 Nov. 19 at 6:42 p.m. EST. The Atlas V launched the GOES-R spacecraft to geosynchronous transfer orbit. As the next generation of GOES satellites, GOES-R will produce images of weather patterns and severe storms as frequently as every 30 seconds. This is ULA’s 10th launch in 2016 and the 113th successful launch since the company was formed in December 2006.
“We are honored that NASA and NOAA have entrusted ULA with the launch of the GOES-R satellite and grateful for the phenomenal teamwork that made today's launch a success,” said Laura Maginnis, ULA vice president of Custom Services.
This mission was launched aboard an Atlas V Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) 541 configuration vehicle, which includes a 5-meter large Payload Fairing (PLF) and four solid rocket boosters. The Atlas booster for this mission was powered by the RD AMROSS RD-180 engine, and the Centaur upper stage was powered by the Aerojet Rocketdyne RL10C engine.
“ULA’s Atlas and Delta vehicles successfully launched every operational GOES satellite, beginning with the launch of GOES-A in 1975,” said Maginnis. “We are proud to have partnered with NASA and NOAA in continuing to deliver this capability to millions around the globe.”
ULA's next launch is the Delta IV WGS-8 satellite for the U.S. Air Force. The launch is scheduled for Dec. 7 from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
With more than a century of combined heritage, United Launch Alliance is the nation’s most experienced and reliable launch service provider. ULA has successfully delivered more than 110 satellites to orbit that aid meteorologists in tracking severe weather, unlock the mysteries of our solar system provide critical capabilities for troops in the field, and enable personal device-based GPS navigation and unlock the mysteries of our solar system.
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Congrats and well done to ULA, NASA and NOAA and special thanks for team NSF for the great coverage! :)
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Congratulations to LM, ULA, NASA, NOAA, the Range and the NSF commenting team, with a special mention of honor for ZachS09 who really made this thread the most concise and informative ULA launch thread in a long time.
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Advanced Weather Satellite Separates from Launch Vehicle
NASA
Published on Nov 19, 2016
GOES –R, the first spacecraft in a new series of NASA-built advanced geostationary weather satellites, separated from the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket it was launched aboard Nov. 19, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Once in geostationary orbit, GOES-R will be known as GOES-16 and will provide images of weather patterns and severe storms as regularly as every five minutes or as frequently as every 30 seconds. These images can be used to aid in weather forecasts, severe weather outlooks, watches and warnings, lightning conditions, maritime forecasts and aviation forecasts.
https://youtu.be/M_2ig1mXmY4?t=001
https://youtu.be/M_2ig1mXmY4
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GOES-R Spacecraft Separation
NASAKennedy
Published on Nov 19, 2016
NOAA's GOES-R spacecraft separates from the Centaur upper stage at the conclusion of a successful launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.
https://youtu.be/N0CAxVT6ucMl?t=001
https://youtu.be/N0CAxVT6ucM
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Hopefully a post launch press conference will explain the other launch pad issue, if there is one...
I missed the presser. Did this get covered?
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Hopefully a post launch press conference will explain the other launch pad issue, if there is one...
I missed the presser. Did this get covered?
There was no post-launch press conference, just a press release.
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What is this sticking out of the side of the vehicle? It seemed to bounce off an umbilical when the rocket lifted off, seemed odd...
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everybody drink again
Search on vent fin
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What is this sticking out of the side of the vehicle? It seemed to bounce off an umbilical when the rocket lifted off, seemed odd...
https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=6479.620
Hydrogen vent fin
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What is this sticking out of the side of the vehicle? It seemed to bounce off an umbilical when the rocket lifted off, seemed odd...
Are you asking on purpose or did you not know about it at first?
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If I drink three days in a row, will that make me an alcoholic?
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What is this sticking out of the side of the vehicle? It seemed to bounce off an umbilical when the rocket lifted off, seemed odd...
Are you asking on purpose or did you not know about it at first?
Yes, I asked on purpose and no, i did not know about it. I don't follow Atlas launches all that much and it looked really odd. Watched this launch due to interest in the payload.
So there. Sheesh.
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I'm pretty sure everyone who plays the game is glad you asked. Cheers!
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If I drink three days in a row, will that make me an alcoholic?
That should suffice. If there's enough booze left over, it might even make two of 'em for you ... ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CdVTCDdEwI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CdVTCDdEwI)
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GOES-R Update: November 23, 2016
https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES-R-Launch
Since launch on Saturday, November 19, GOES-R has transitioned to the ‘orbit raising’ phase of its mission and is making its way to geostationary orbit. The spacecraft is currently positioned in a sun-point attitude, which allows its solar array to harness the sun’s power.
The GOES-R team has performed the first liquid apogee engine (LAE) burn without anomaly. This engine burn is part of a series of LAEs that will help position GOES-R in geostationary orbit.
The next major milestone will be the second stage deployment of GOES-R’s solar array, which is currently scheduled to occur on November 30, 2016.
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At this time 2 objects have been cataloged by USSTRATCOM:
2016-071A/41866 in 8156 x 35269 km x 10.7°
2016-071B/41867 in 7572 x 34930 km x 10.8°
2016-071A/41866 10169 x 35270 x 8.79
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At this time 2 objects have been cataloged by USSTRATCOM:
2016-071A/41866 in 8156 x 35269 km x 10.7°
2016-071B/41867 in 7572 x 34930 km x 10.8°
2016-071A/41866 10169 x 35270 x 8.79
2016-071A 19797 x 35271 x 3.68
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its performing performing nicely so far
Touches wood :)
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2016-071A 35681 x 35295 0.04
https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/content/goes-r-has-become-goes-16
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Now that GOES-R, the first in NOAA’s GOES-R series of satellites, has reached geostationary orbit, it has officially become GOES-16.
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https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES-R-Launch
After a series of maneuvers, conducted using the satellite's hydrazine bipropellent thrusters (HBTs), GOES-16 has placed itself in its designated 89.5 degree West longitude checkout location where it will undergo an extended checkout and validation phase of approximately one year.
Within the next few weeks, GOES-16's magnetometer boom will be deployed and the satellite's primary instruments, the ABI, GLM, SUVI, EXIS, and SEISS, will be powered on and tested!
The GOES-R ground system is also reporting that the system is stable and preforming very well. The ground systems have successfully supported launch, orbit raising, and spacecraft activation and will now prepare for the first data to begin flowing from the satellite.
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First GOES-R pics released: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2017/01/23/the-first-images-from-goes-r-have-come-in-and-theyre-absolutely-incredible/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2017/01/23/the-first-images-from-goes-r-have-come-in-and-theyre-absolutely-incredible/)
Edit: typos fixed & apologies for the small attachments, haven't had time to search online for higher res ones
2ns Edit: more details and pictures http://www.noaa.gov/stories/noaa-s-goes-16-satellite-sends-first-images-of-earth (http://www.noaa.gov/stories/noaa-s-goes-16-satellite-sends-first-images-of-earth)
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http://www.goes-r.gov/mission/firstSUVI_images.html
First Solar Images from GOES-16
February 27, 2017
First Solar Images from GOES-16 SUVI
This animation from January 29, 2017, shows a large coronal hole in the sun’s southern hemisphere from the Solar Ultraviolet Imager (SUVI) on board NOAA's new GOES-16 satellite. The animation captures the sun in the 304 Å wavelength, which observes plasma in the sun's atmosphere up to a temperature of about 50,000 degrees. When combined with the five other wavelengths from SUVI, observations such as these give solar physicists and space weather forecasters a complete picture of the conditions on the sun that drive space weather.
The first images from the Solar Ultraviolet Imager (SUVI) instrument aboard NOAA’s GOES-16 satellite captured a large coronal hole on the sun on January 29, 2017. The sun’s 11-year activity cycle is currently approaching solar minimum and during this time powerful solar flares become scarce and coronal holes become the primary space weather threat. Once operational, SUVI will capture full-disk solar images around-the-clock and will be able to see more of the environment around the sun than earlier NOAA geostationary satellites.
The sun’s upper atmosphere, or solar corona, consists of extremely hot plasma, an ionized gas. This plasma interacts with the sun’s powerful magnetic field, generating bright loops of material that can be heated to millions of degrees. Outside hot coronal loops, there are cool, dark regions called filaments which can erupt and become a key source of space weather when the sun is active. Other dark regions are called coronal holes, which occur where the sun’s magnetic field allows plasma to stream away from the sun at high speed, resulting in cooler areas. The effects linked to coronal holes are generally milder than those of coronal mass ejections, but still pose risks to Earth.
SUVI six panel image
First Solar Images from GOES-16 SUVI
GOES-16 Data and Imagery Gallery
These images of the sun were captured at the same time on January 29, 2017 by the six channels on the SUVI instrument on board GOES-16 and show a large coronal hole in the sun’s southern hemisphere. Each channel observes the sun at a different wavelength, allowing scientists to detect a wide range of solar phenomena important for space weather forecasting.
The solar corona is so hot that it is best observed with X-ray and extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) cameras. Various elements emit light at specific EUV and X-ray wavelengths depending on their temperature, so by observing in several different wavelengths, a picture of the complete temperature structure of the corona can be made. The GOES-16 SUVI observes the sun in six EUV channels.
SUVI will allow the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center to provide early space weather warnings to electric power companies, telecommunication providers and satellite operators. Depending on the size and the trajectory of solar eruptions, impacts to Earth can result in geomagnetic storms which disrupt power utilities, communication and navigation systems, and may cause radiation damage to orbiting satellites and the International Space Station.
https://youtu.be/Xa0vI4kwx9k
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https://satelliteliaisonblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/03/using-goes-16-to-detect-wildfires/
Quite a few wildfires developed this afternoon across Oklahoma and Arkansas as dry conditions prevail across the region. GOES-16 has several bands that are useful for the detection and tracking of wildfire hotspots and associated smoke plumes. In this example, we use the 3.9 um shortwave window IR 2 km band (similar to what is available on current GOES) to detect the wildfire hotspots (yellow), and the 0.47 um blue visible 1 km band to track the smoke plumes. The 0.47 um band will have higher reflectance in the presence of atmospheric aerosols (such as smoke) when compared to the legacy 0.64 um visible band. Combining these two bands into one display gives a forecaster a very helpful, quick view of wildfire activity across the region. The 2.25 um band can also be utilized to detect fire hotspots (especially very hot fires), particularly at night when the hotspot contrasts nicely with the surrounding darkness.
Critical fire weather conditions are expected this weekend across the southern Plains.
Bill Line, NWS/PUB
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https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES-16
Flashy First Images Arrive from NOAA’s GOES-16 Lightning Mapper
Satellite’s instrument will help forecasters pinpoint severe storms sooner
March 6, 2017
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Detecting and predicting lightning just got a lot easier. The first images from a new instrument onboard NOAA’s GOES-16 satellite are giving NOAA National Weather Service forecasters richer information about lightning that will help them alert the public to dangerous weather.
The first lightning detector in a geostationary orbit, the Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM), is transmitting data never before available to forecasters. The mapper continually looks for lightning flashes in the Western Hemisphere, so forecasters know when a storm is forming, intensifying and becoming more dangerous. Rapid increases of lightning are a signal that a storm is strengthening quickly and could produce severe weather.
During heavy rain, GLM data will show when thunderstorms are stalled or if they are gathering strength. When combined with radar and other satellite data, GLM data may help forecasters anticipate severe weather and issue flood and flash flood warnings sooner. In dry areas, especially in the western United States, information from the instrument will help forecasters, and ultimately firefighters, identify areas prone to wildfires sparked by lightning.
Lightning data captured on February 14, 2017
This image shows lightning data captured on February 14, 2017 over the course of an hour and displayed over an image of the Western Hemisphere from the Advanced Baseline Imager on GOES-16. Brighter colors indicate more lightning energy was recorded; color bar units are the calculated kilowatt-hours of total optical emissions from lightning. The brightest storm system is located over the Gulf Coast of Texas, the same storm system in the accompanying video.
Accurate tracking of lightning and thunderstorms over the oceans, too distant for land-based radar and sometimes difficult to see with satellites, will support safe navigation for aviators and mariners.
The new mapper also detects in-cloud lightning, which often occurs five to 10 minutes or more before potentially deadly cloud-to-ground strikes. This means more precious time for forecasters to alert those involved in outdoor activities of the developing threat.
Learn more about GOES-16 and all its exciting possibilities for weather forecasting improvements by visiting the GOES-16 website & to download the MP4 video click here.
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The sun rises over Florida in this GOES-16 geocolor animation from March 8, 2017. In addition to the smoke from the 7,500-acre brush fires near Naples, this imagery captures the formation of cumulus clouds over the sunshine state -- a result of the land heating up faster than the ocean as the sun's rays deliver warmth to the area.
Developed by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) in partnership with the Naval Research Laboratory, the experimental geocolor enhancement displays geostationary satellite data in different ways depending on whether it is day or night. In the nighttime imagery, shown at the beginning of this animation, liquid water clouds appear pinkish-red, ice clouds are grayish-white, water looks black, and land appears gray. The city lights at the beginning are a static background created with VIIRS Day/Night Band imagery. In the daytime portion of this animation, the land and shallow-water features (the turquoise areas in the ocean) appear as they do in true-color imagery.
Credit: NOAA/NASA
Note: This is preliminary, non-operational data as GOES-16 undergoes on-orbit testing.
View more GOES-16 imagery at http://go.usa.gov/x9Mmb
https://youtu.be/0-Pb7yW17-8
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And this should surprise no one. There was zero chance the most advanced weather satellite in the world would not watch the east coast of the US...
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/NOAAs_newest_geostationary_satellite_will_be_positioned_as_GOES_East_this_fall_999.html
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GOES-16 Field Campaign
NOAASatellites
Published on Jun 27, 2017
With NOAA’s revolutionary GOES-16 weather satellite in space and data flowing, the GOES-R team, a joint NOAA and NASA effort, set out to fine-tune and validate the satellite’s earth viewing instruments during what was known as the GOES-16 Field Campaign.
During the two-month long campaign, teams of instrument scientists, meteorologists, and specialized pilots used a NASA high-altitude plane, ground-based sensors, and satellites to collect and compare measurements from across the United States. With life-saving warnings and revolutionary weather data on the line, NOAA’s newest and most advanced weather satellite must be as accurate as possible.
From arid deserts and areas of dense vegetation, to open oceans and storms exhibiting lightning activity, the measurements collected covered nearly everything NOAA’s GOES satellites see from their orbit 22,300 miles above the Earth. The data sets from the instruments and sensors will be analyzed and compared to validate and calibrate the GOES-16 satellite's Advanced Baseline Imager and Geostationary Lightning Mapper.
Credit: NASA Goddard Media Studios
https://youtu.be/rCTIkSM2r44?t=001
https://youtu.be/rCTIkSM2r44
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Off topic but interesting, Based on the video, NASA's ER-2's do not seem to have the glass cockpits you see in AF videos of current U-2s'.
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Off topic but interesting, Based on the video, NASA's ER-2's do not seem to have the glass cockpits you see in AF videos of current U-2s'.
Depends on which ER-2 is flown. Majority don't have glass cockpit yet but is being phased in slowly.
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I thought NASA only had two ER-2s.
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GOES-R Proving Ground 11 mins · Facebook
In May, it was announced that GOES-16 would become GOES-East late in the calendar year. This week, detailed drift plans were released! GOES-16 will begin drifting from the checkout position (89.5W) on 30 November, reaching the GOES-East position (75.2W) on 11 December. After a period of calibration, the satellite will return to operations as GOES-East on 14 December. GOES-16 ABI, GLM, SUVI, SEISS, and EXIS data will not be available between 30 Nov and 14 Dec.
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I thought NASA only had two ER-2s.
To Conclude this discussion:
There are two U-2S's at Davis-Monthan in storage awaiting upgrades to become the newest ER-2's. The U-2S have new and predecessor features features that current ER-2 do not have. Main difference will be the engine switch to the GE F118-101 and the additions of GPS and modern avionics and displays. This will be the final manned ER-2 conversion from the current manned fleet as the current U-2 family is scheduled to be replaced by an all new version called the UQ-2/RQ-X/TR-X which merges the U-2S with the unmanned RQ-4 to create an optionally manned aircraft.
Some reading material:
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/lockheed-skunk-works-designing-next-gen-u-2-spy-plane-415842/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_U-2#TR-X
TR-X
In August 2015, the 60th-year anniversary of the U-2 program, Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works revealed they were internally developing a successor to the U-2, referred to as the UQ-2 or RQ-X, combining features from both the manned U-2 and unmanned Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk and improving upon them. Disclosed details say the design is essentially an improved U-2 airframe with the same engine, service ceiling, sensors, and cockpit, with the main differences being an optional manning capability (something Lockheed has proposed for the U-2 to the Air Force several times but has never gained traction) and low-observable characteristics. The Air Force has no requirement or timeframe for a next-generation High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) platform, but Lockheed sees a future need and wants something in development early. Having the option of an onboard pilot is considered a deterrent because it can be used in peacetime situations where unmanned aircraft would more likely be engaged, since there is no possibility of killing a person. The company's last attempt to create a stealth unmanned aircraft was the RQ-3 DarkStar, which never made it past flight testing and was canceled.[20] Plans for a U-2 replacement would not conflict with development of the SR-72, another project by the company to create a hypersonic unmanned surveillance plane, as it would be suited for missions that require greater speed for time-sensitive targets.[21]
The company released a notional artist's impression of the TR-X aircraft at an Air Force Association conference in Washington on 14 September 2015. Its name was changed to mean "tactical reconnaissance" to reflect its purpose as an affordable peace and wartime ISR aircraft, distinguishing it from strategic, penetrating SR-71-class platforms; TR is a reference to the short-lived rebranding of the U-2 as the TR-1 in the 1980s. Size, and thus cost, is kept down by having less endurance than the Global Hawk at around 20 hours, which is still about the same time as a normal RQ-4 sortie even though it is capable of flying for 34 hours. Although originally planned to be optionally-unmanned, some Lockheed officials are leaning towards a purely unmanned aircraft, as it is expected that issues with airspace integration of UAVs will be addressed by the time it will be introduced. The TR-X concept is aimed squarely at Air Force needs, and is not currently being marketed to the CIA or other government agencies. It would have increased power and cooling to accommodate new sensors, communication equipment, electronic warfare suites, and perhaps even offensive or defensive laser weapons. TR-X could be ready for service in the 2025 timeframe, with a fleet of 25–30 aircraft proposed to replace the nearly 40-aircraft mix of U-2s and RQ-4s.[22][23][24]
Lockheed revealed more specifications about the TR-X at a 15 March 2016 media day, confirming the aircraft would be unmanned and air refuelable. Its maximum takeoff weight would be greater than either the U-2's or RQ-4's at around 54,000 lb (24,000 kg), with a 5,000 lb (2,300 kg) payload and 130 ft (40 m) wingspan. It will use the same F118-101 turbofan and generator as the U-2, but thrust could increase to 19,000 lb and power increased to 65–75 kVA; service ceiling would increase to 77,000 ft (23,000 m) with a second engine. The TR-X is meant to be "survivable, not unnoticeable," operating outside of enemy air defense bubbles rather than penetrating into them.[25]
Also NASA had at one time more than 2 ER-2s: The image below shows 3 ER-2s of 2 different versions in 1996 before a second newer TR-1A based ER-2 arrived the following year. The later 2 are also at Davis-Monthan in storage.
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This will be the final manned ER-2 conversion from the current manned fleet as the current U-2 family is scheduled to be replaced by an all new version called the UQ-2/RQ-X/TR-X which merges the U-2S with the unmanned RQ-4 to create an optionally manned aircraft.
Is that actually funded, I thought it was just a lockheed proposal...
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This will be the final manned ER-2 conversion from the current manned fleet as the current U-2 family is scheduled to be replaced by an all new version called the UQ-2/RQ-X/TR-X which merges the U-2S with the unmanned RQ-4 to create an optionally manned aircraft.
Is that actually funded, I thought it was just a lockheed proposal...
As of 2017 LM SW is still proceeding with development at this time now called only TR-X seeking to kick off testing of 2 prototype aircraft by FY2022. Scaled back plans sees a one for one replacement of the entire U-2 fleet and a one for two replacement of the combined RQ-4 fleets. The USAF recently budgeted extending the U-2 retirement target to NET 2027 with LM ordered to devise upgrades that would create the U-2T.
http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2017-03-20/reprieve-likely-u-2-dragon-lady
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This will be the final manned ER-2 conversion from the current manned fleet as the current U-2 family is scheduled to be replaced by an all new version called the UQ-2/RQ-X/TR-X which merges the U-2S with the unmanned RQ-4 to create an optionally manned aircraft.
Is that actually funded, I thought it was just a lockheed proposal...
As of 2017 LM SW is still proceeding with development at this time now called only TR-X seeking to kick off testing of 2 prototype aircraft by FY2022. Scaled back plans sees a one for one replacement of the entire U-2 fleet and a one for two replacement of the combined RQ-4 fleets. The USAF recently budgeted extending the U-2 retirement target to NET 2027 with LM ordered to devise upgrades that would create the U-2T.
http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2017-03-20/reprieve-likely-u-2-dragon-lady
This is utter speculation nothing has been agreed or funded in fact the U-2 has reprieved. Any development work that is still being carried out is likely being funded in-house by LM.
http://m.aviationweek.com/federal-budget-2018/usaf-scraps-plans-retire-u-2
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http://www.goes-r.gov/users/transitiontToOperations.html
GOES-16 Drift and Transition to Operations
November 27, 2017
GOES-16 will begin drifting to the GOES-East operational location of 75.2 degrees west longitude on November 30, 2017. Drift is scheduled to complete on December 11, 2017, and nominal operations will resume by December 20, 2017.
On November 30, 2017, between 1300-1430 UTC, five GOES-16 instruments five instruments (ABI, GLM, SUVI, SEISS, and EXIS) will be placed in safe or diagnostic modes and GOES Rebroadcast (GRB), Data Collection System (DCS), High Rate Information Transmission (HRIT)/ Emergency Managers Weather Information Network (EMWIN), and the Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking (SARSAT) system will be disabled. After 1430 UTC on November 30, 2017, GOES-16 will begin drifting from its present location of 89.3 degrees west longitude. It will complete the drift on December 11, 2017, when it reaches its final operational location of 75.2 degrees west.
During the drift period from November 30 – December 11, ABI, GLM, SUVI, SEISS, and EXIS will not be capturing or distributing data. GRB, DCS, HRIT/EMWIN, and SARSAT are disabled during drift. This is due to X-band radio frequency downlink interference. The GOES-16 MAG instrument will continue to operate nominally during drift with the exception of four outages during spacecraft maneuvers during the drift.
On December 7, 2017, GOES-13 GOES VARiable (GVAR) service will begin relay through GOES-14 and will be available through both satellites until December 14, 2017, at which time GOES-13 GVAR will only be transmitted through GOES-14. GOES-13 GVAR users will need to repoint their antennas to 105 degrees west to maintain receipt of GOES-13 data. Once GOES-16 reaches 75.2 degrees west on December 11, 2017, there will be three to nine days of calibration activity. All instruments will resume nominal operations by December 20, 2017, and GOES-16 will officially become GOES-East. There will be a period of overlap with GOES-13 after GOES-16 becomes GOES-East. GOES-13 will remain on and provide data until January 2, 2018, at which time it will begin drifting to its storage location at 60 degrees west. During this period of overlap, GOES-13 GVAR will be relayed through GOES-14. Additional information will be communicated as needed.
All drift and transition operations will be led by the NESDIS Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) with GOES-R Program operational support. Final scheduling of drift operations may change based on operational needs and will be a NOAA-level decision.
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GOES-EAST Transition Plan for Replacement of GOES-13 with GOES-16
Please Note: The following dates are subject to change based on operational needs.
GOES-13 GOES-16
Date Location Activity Location Activity
Current
75°W (no change)
ESPC Notification of Transition Plan
89.3°W (no change)
ESPC Notification of Transition Plan
11/30/17
Slight drift to eastern edge of GOES-East slot at 74.5°W.
All Instruments and Services remain in Operations
1430 UTC: Drift start at 1.41°/day moving eastward.
1300-1430 UTC: Five instruments (ABI, EXIS, GLM, SUVI, SEISS) placed in safe or diagnostic modes with no data capture or distribution.
Only MAG continues operating, but with data outages on days of drift start (11/30) and drift stop (12/11).
1300-1430 UTC: Disable GRB RF, DCS, HRIT/EMWIN, SARSAT
12/7/17
74.5°W (no change)
Nominal GVAR continues and is also rerouted (in duplicate) through GOES-14 GVAR at 105°W. Users should repoint to GOES-14 no later than 12/14/17.
Still drifting
No change
12/11/17
74.5°W (no change)
Beginning 3 weeks of GOES-13 and GOES-16 ‘co-location’ instrument inter-comparisons.
Drift stop at 75.2°W
ABI, EXIS, GLM, SUVI commanded to nominal operation modes. ABI INR convergence begins. No change to data distribution – still no GRB RF.
12/12/17
74.5°W (no change)
No change
75.2°W (no change)
Perform GOES-16 MAG calibration activity.
12/13/17
74.5°W (no change)
No change
75.2°W (no change)
Data distribution resumes for SBN/AWIPS, PDA, GNC-A, CLASS. Still no GRB RF, DCS, HRIT/EMWIN, SARSAT.
Between 12/14/17 and 12/20/17
74.5°W (no change)
Disable DCS, LRIT, SARSAT
Disable nominal GVAR.
Rerouted GVAR via GOES-14 still in place until 1/2/18 for purposes of enabling seamless user transition to GOES-16 GRB
75.2°W (no change)
Activate GRB RF, DCS, HRIT/EMWIN, SARSAT. All data distribution services on for GOES-16!
GOES-16 officially becomes GOES-East!
GOES-16 products continue validation towards Provisional & Full Validation Maturity levels.
Provisional Products (e.g. ABI L1b) no longer require “preliminary, non-operational” data caveat language
1/2/18
Drift start at 0.7°/day moving eastward.
Disable GVAR rerouting via GOES-14.
75.2°W (no change)
1/22/18
Drift stop at 60°W
75.2°W (no change)
Details as of November 27, 2017.
Notes: No planned maneuvers / special operations during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. No GOES-East transition / interruption during Critical Weather Days.
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http://www.noaa.gov/media-release/noaa-s-goes-16-now-at-goes-east-ready-to-improve-forecasts-even-more
December 18, 2017 Now in its new GOES-East position, the advanced GOES-16 satellite has officially joined NOAA’s operational observation network, providing forecasters with sharper, more defined images of severe storms, hurricanes, wildfires and other weather hazards in near real-time 24/7.
The public responds to a threat when they can see it, like this August 25, 2017, infrared/visible image of Hurricane Harvey from GOES-16 (now GOES-East). During the 2017 hurricane season, forecasters, emergency managers, and the public could see the threat and many responded by getting out of harm's way.
“The GOES-16 satellite provided invaluable data on deadly hurricanes long before they touched the shore this season,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “As it becomes fully operational, GOES-16 will continue to monitor extreme weather events, safeguarding American lives and property from its perch thousands of miles above the Earth.”
Since its launch in November 2016, NOAA’s GOES-16, even in its testing stage, showed its potential to improve weather forecasts and brought new levels of situational awareness to forecasters, emergency managers, and the public. The satellite covers most of North America – all of the continental U.S., Mexico and most of Canada, from 22,300 miles above the earth.
“GOES-16 has proven to be one of the most important tools we’ve ever developed for our weather and hazard forecasts,” said retired Navy Rear Adm. Timothy Gallaudet, Ph.D., acting NOAA administrator. “From its impressive first image of Earth last January to monitoring tropical storms and wildfires, GOES-16 has and will continue to greatly improve our ability to visualize potential threats, and enhance forecasts and warnings to save lives and protect property.”
GOES observations help save lives
GOES-16 provided critical data which enabled emergency preparations and response during this year’s extremely active hurricane season. The new satellite delivered experimental imagery with detail and clarity never achieved before. Its high resolution – four times higher than previous NOAA satellites – and views of Earth taken every 30 seconds allowed forecasters to monitor how and when storms developed. Data from GOES-16 allowed forecasters to better assess and predict how much rain Hurricane Harvey would produce over Texas and see its rapid intensification, along with hurricanes Irma, Jose, and Maria.
GOES-16 data helped monitor and detect wildfires, and gave forecasters detailed images of wildfire smoke, enhancing their air quality forecasts. Imagery from GOES-16 helped forecasters spot new wildfires in California, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, and determine which fires were hottest and where the fires were spreading. This critical information was shared with and used by firefighters and emergency managers.
GOES-16 testing showed potential improvements for aviation weather forecasting and airport operations. Forecasters are now able to predict with greater accuracy than before when fog and clouds will form and clear. The new satellite can also detect turbulence, enabling forecasters to issue timely advisories, aiding in aircraft and passenger safety.
‘A game changer’
“We are using the GOES-16 data in ways we planned and in ways we didn’t even imagine,” said National Weather Service director Louis Uccellini, Ph.D. “GOES-16 has been a game changer for monitoring hurricanes, wildfires, severe storms, and lightning. Now that it is operational and the data is incorporated into the forecast process, we will be able to use it across all our service areas, starting with winter storms.”
Data from GOES-16 has been available to NOAA forecasters and the national and international weather modeling and forecasting community during the satellite’s testing phase and will continue to do so.
GOES-16 is the first in the series of next-generation geostationary satellites, that provides valuable data in support of NOAA’s Weather-Ready Nation initiative. The next new NOAA satellite, GOES-S is scheduled to launch March 1, 2018 followed by GOES-T in 2020 and GOES-U in 2024. These satellites will enable NOAA to more closely monitor weather systems over North America, South America, and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, to help protect lives and property.
Media contact
John Leslie, 301-713-0214
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GOES-East's amazing views of yesterday's La Silla solar eclipse:
https://twitter.com/MacGyverGIS/status/1146390218985136128
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https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/changes-goes-data-space-weather-prediction-center?fbclid=IwAR22WUCPu6Uc1XdeHuQVwvCvIYPmtrbtwKsl5aRlJG81EiWlAhPiWg80PCI
Changes to GOES data at the Space Weather Prediction Center
published: Monday, December 02, 2019 19:52 UTC
Corrected notice.
GOES-16 will become operationally available to the NWS Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) in Boulder, CO on December 9, 2019. At that time, GOES-16 will become the primary satellite for geostationary space weather observations.
GOES-16 offers a number of improvements and changes to space weather measurements, as outlined below:
X-ray Sensor (XRS):
The new XRS is more sensitive, measuring more variability during low solar activity.
The new XRS is significantly more sensitive to contamination from electrons; however, algorithms are in place to remove most of this contamination.
The GOES-16 & 17 XRS data values will read about 30% higher than older GOES satellite measurements eliminating the need for scale corrections. Confidence in these new measurements, in terms of accuracy, comes in part due to the GOES-16 & 17 XRS calibration occurring at the NIST calibration facility.
More information on X-ray measurements is available here.
Energetic Particles:
>0.8 MeV electron channel is no longer available.
>500 MeV proton channel is now available.
More information on energetic particle measurements is available here.
Magnetometer:
Arcjet thruster firings cause interference with the magnetometer measurements but are flagged in the data and plots.
Solar Imaging
The Solar Ultraviolet Imager (SUVI) is a new instrument replacing the Solar X-ray Imager (SXI). While SUVI images similar regions of the lower corona as the SXI, many measurement characteristics are different. The SUVI is similar to NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory’s Atmospheric Imaging Assembly instrument.
More information on solar extreme ultraviolet imaging observations is available here.
In addition to the measurement changes, SWPC has updated the ways in which we display and deliver data. Line plots are now fully interactive and available on our web pages (X-rays, Magnetometer, Electrons, and Protons). With these plots, you can select different date ranges, select and deselect items displayed, zoom on the time axis, and export data and chart images. Currently, GOES-14 and/or GOES-15 data are shown on these plots since those are the currently operational satellites. The SUVI data display remains similar to the SXI data display. However, this page is currently displaying live SUVI data.
On November 18th, the following changes were made to SWPC GOES data and displays:
All line plots of GOES data (X-rays, electrons, protons, magnetometer) were replaced with the new dynamic plots.
On December 9th, the following changes will be made to SWPC GOES data sources:
X-rays: GOES-16 XRS data will become primary.
Electrons: GOES-16 >2 MeV electrons will become primary.
Protons: GOES-16 protons will become primary.
Magnetometer: GOES-16 magnetometer will become primary.
GOES-16 SUVI data will become the primary solar imager.
Numerical data will be served as JSON files in a new format and folder structure. GOES-16 data will only be available from JSON files in these primary and secondary folders, which can contain data from any combination of GOES-14, GOES-15, GOES-16, or GOES-17. Designations for which satellites are primary and secondary are available in each JSON file, and from the instrument sources JSON. Satellite locations are available here. An experimental preview of GOES-16 data is now available here.