Author Topic: Vulcan VC2S 1st launch - Peregrine Lander - CCSFS SLC-41 - NET mid-December 2023 (Read 242112 times)

ZachS09 · « **Reply #300 on:** 01/11/2023 11:55 pm »

Quote from: darkenfast on 01/11/2023 11:51 pm

"...might make a late February window for the first launch of the Vulcan rocket very likely."

It's a new heavy-lift rocket. It hasn't arrived in Florida yet. The payload hasn't arrived in Florida yet. Integration and testing for this stack and its payload are not going to be rushed.

Then maybe somewhere within March if ULA wants to be precautious about launch preparations.

Vettedrmr · « **Reply #301 on:** 01/12/2023 12:15 am »

Quote from: ZachS09 on 01/11/2023 11:55 pm

Then maybe somewhere within March if ULA wants to be precautious about launch preparations.

NET: No Earlier Than, NET 25 February. Doesn't say anything about how close to that date is possible. 25 February is roughly 7 weeks away, and the 1st stage just got loaded into its container. It'll probably take what, a month?, just to get to the cape. 2nd stage, payload integration, not to mention static fires, WDRs, etc.

Patience.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #302 on:** 01/12/2023 01:12 am »

I understand, Vettedrmr.

I'm just agreeing with darkenfast and expanding on his "not going to be rushed" statement.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #303 on:** 01/12/2023 04:03 pm »

twitter.com/spacecampboss/status/1613577494774386695

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The @ulalaunch team got their new #VulcanRocket rocket moved safely to the #ULARocketShip well in advance of today's severe storms in N. Alabama - the area around the rocket factory was hit with very strong storms. @torybruno

https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/1613581941063962624

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Almost. We got the booster in. Planned on loading Centaur V today, but the team had to retreat to the tornado shelter this morning. Storm now past. People and hardware are safe.

whitelancer64 · « **Reply #304 on:** 01/12/2023 07:41 pm »

Quote from: Vettedrmr on 01/12/2023 12:15 am

Quote from: ZachS09 on 01/11/2023 11:55 pm
Then maybe somewhere within March if ULA wants to be precautious about launch preparations.

NET: No Earlier Than, NET 25 February. Doesn't say anything about how close to that date is possible. 25 February is roughly 7 weeks away, and the 1st stage just got loaded into its container. It'll probably take what, a month?, just to get to the cape. 2nd stage, payload integration, not to mention static fires, WDRs, etc.

Patience.

No, it only takes about 8 days to get the ULA barge from Decatur to Port Canaveral.

Robert_the_Doll · « **Reply #305 on:** 01/12/2023 11:03 pm »

https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/1613681226845687810

Robert_the_Doll · « **Reply #306 on:** 01/12/2023 11:20 pm »

Vahe231991 · « **Reply #307 on:** 01/13/2023 02:25 am »

Quote from: Vettedrmr on 01/12/2023 12:15 am

Quote from: ZachS09 on 01/11/2023 11:55 pm
Then maybe somewhere within March if ULA wants to be precautious about launch preparations.

NET: No Earlier Than, NET 25 February. Doesn't say anything about how close to that date is possible. 25 February is roughly 7 weeks away, and the 1st stage just got loaded into its container. It'll probably take what, a month?, just to get to the cape. 2nd stage, payload integration, not to mention static fires, WDRs, etc.

Patience.

I was simply referring to the stage components for the Vulcan rocket to be used to launch the Peregrine lander. I agree that payload integration has to come after the components for the rocket are assembled together. Whether one or two wet dress rehearsals will take place remains to be seen.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #308 on:** 01/13/2023 06:28 am »

https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/1613711545216925696

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Yup. First flight Centaur V it is. #CountdowntoVulcan

https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/1613716016164655105

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I think you guys are clearly awesomely enthusiastic space fans who deserve a little bonus #ToryTimelapse. #CountdowntoVulcan

https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/1613726963071610880

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Full house...
#CountdowntoVulcan

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #309 on:** 01/13/2023 04:49 pm »

ULA graphic: https://flic.kr/p/2obdSPd

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #310 on:** 01/13/2023 04:51 pm »

https://twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/1613932340828409865

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Vulcan is on its way to the Cape! I repeat, #VulcanRocket is on its way to the Cape!

What an exciting milestone in the #CountdownToVulcan as our innovative rocket boarded #ULARocketShip and started its journey to the launch site!

Read more in our blog: https://blog.ulalaunch.com/blog/vulcan-centaur-the-countdown-to-the-first-certification-flight-is-on

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #311 on:** 01/13/2023 04:58 pm »

Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 01/13/2023 06:28 am

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Full house...
#CountdowntoVulcan

Vulcan + Centaur + fairing halves?

russianhalo117 · « **Reply #312 on:** 01/13/2023 06:48 pm »

Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 01/13/2023 04:58 pm

Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 01/13/2023 06:28 am
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Full house...
#CountdowntoVulcan
Vulcan + Centaur + fairing halves?

And Payload Adapter/Payload Attachment Fitting which was loaded forward in front of the Vulcan core stage in the low bay portion of the RORO cargo deck (hard to see in photos). There is some other components being shipped as well.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #313 on:** 01/16/2023 03:26 pm »

https://twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/1615021763452145665

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You've seen the #VulcanRocket Cert-1 booster, but have you seen it from this angle? 🛞

#ICYMI: Vulcan is headed to the launch site! Learn more in our blog: blog.ulalaunch.com/blog/vulcan-ce… #CountdowntoVulcan

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #314 on:** 01/17/2023 08:46 pm »

twitter.com/davidjdphotos/status/1615372006035161092

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Currently anchored at the Port of Baton Rouge, @ulalaunch’s Rocketship is well into her journey to Cape Canaveral!

Onboard is the debut flight hardware for the inaugural launch of the #VulcanRocket.

#CountdowntoVulcan

📸: Me for @WeAreSpaceScout

https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1615404126245879818

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Rocketship making its usual pit stop in Baton Rouge. It will soon sail through New Orleans, across the Gulf of Mexico and on to Cape Canaveral.

Delivering the Vulcan rocket for its debut flight 🚀

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #315 on:** 01/18/2023 01:54 pm »

More ULA photos of Vulcan beginning its journey from the factory to the Cape.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #316 on:** 01/20/2023 06:10 pm »

https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1616503130421661701

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ULA's Rocketship has crossed the Gulf of Mexico and will pass Key West later today

Should arrive at Port Canaveral on Saturday afternoon/evening in advance of unloading the Vulcan rocket that is on board.