Author Topic: LIVE: Atlas V 401 - GPS IIF-8 - October 29, 2014 (Read 65775 times)

macpacheco · « **Reply #20 on:** 09/29/2014 05:57 pm »

Humm, so you probably mean USAF wants to keep IIA birds operational to run NUDET only on them, shutting down NUDET on IIR birds (and GPS payload on IIA birds) to save battery life... That might make some sense.

beidou · « **Reply #21 on:** 09/29/2014 06:19 pm »

chewi · « **Reply #22 on:** 10/19/2014 11:36 am »

Booklet:

http://www.ulalaunch.com/uploads/docs/Mission_Booklets/AV/av_gpsiif8_mob.pdf

beidou · « **Reply #23 on:** 10/19/2014 06:26 pm »

Quote from: chewi on 10/19/2014 11:36 am

Booklet:

http://www.ulalaunch.com/uploads/docs/Mission_Booklets/AV/av_gpsiif8_mob.pdf

Attached here.

jacqmans · « **Reply #24 on:** 10/21/2014 07:36 pm »

Atlas V • October 29, 1:21 pm

Experience the memorable sights and sounds of the powerful roaring engines of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. The Atlas V rocket launches the GPS IIF-8 satellite which provides improved accuracy and enhanced performance for GPS users. Learn more about the rocket and the mission.

Launch Viewing

View the launch of the Atlas V rocket from NASA's launch headquarters in three prime locations that feature live launch commentary. Viewing is available at the Visitor Complex in two locations adjacent to Space Shuttle Atlantis.

Launch viewing at the Apollo/Saturn V Center is available on a limited basis. The last bus leaves the Visitor Complex at 11:45 am for the Apollo/Saturn V Center.

Go online to purchase your admission:
https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/tickets.aspx?utm_source=email&utm_medium=full-list&utm_campaign=KSC20141017_Launch-Alert-Atlas5_Oct29

averagespacejoe · « **Reply #25 on:** 10/23/2014 04:43 am »

Which mission patch is being used for GPS IIF-8? Lately the patches have been interesting

BabaORileyUSA · « **Reply #26 on:** 10/23/2014 12:09 pm »

From eBay!

Jim · « **Reply #27 on:** 10/23/2014 01:05 pm »

That is the LCSS patch (the spacecraft squadron. The gator is the give away.
This is the launch patch drawing.

Colodie · « **Reply #28 on:** 10/23/2014 11:03 pm »

Since there was previous discussion of it, SVN-38/PRN-8 will be decommissioned before SVN-69 is set health.

http://gpsworld.com/eighth-gps-iif-set-to-launch-wednesday/

Prober · « **Reply #29 on:** 10/25/2014 06:14 pm »

Almost missed this one...time for a bump.

Viewing the Launch by Webcast: The live webcast will begin at 1:01 p.m. EDT.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #30 on:** 10/27/2014 12:44 am »

ULA:

Everything is progressing toward the Air Force’s GPS IIF-8 launch. The mission is set to lift off on a ULA Atlas V rocket on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 1:21 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Today’s L-3 forecast shows a 70 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch.

Link to the mission book. http://www.ulalaunch.com/uploads/docs/Mission_Booklets/AV/av_gpsiif8_mob.pdf

edkyle99 · « **Reply #31 on:** 10/27/2014 03:48 pm »

From the mission book: 11,047 x 141,047 nmi x 55.0 deg (20,459 x 261,219 km x 55.0 deg)? Really? Is this correct?

- Ed Kyle

gwiz · « **Reply #32 on:** 10/27/2014 04:07 pm »

Not for the payload, but possibly the Centaur disposal orbit?

anik · « **Reply #33 on:** 10/27/2014 04:13 pm »

Quote from: edkyle99 on 10/27/2014 03:48 pm

From the mission book: 11,047 x 141,047 nmi x 55.0 deg (20,459 x 261,219 km x 55.0 deg)? Really? Is this correct?

11,047 instead of 141,047.

Targeteer · « **Reply #34 on:** 10/27/2014 05:37 pm »

From Twitter

ULA ‏@ulalaunch 13m13 minutes ago

ULA Launch Readiness Review is complete; we are GO for #GPSIIF8 launch on #AtlasV! Oct 29 window opens @ 1:21 pm EDT http://bit.ly/gpsiif8

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #35 on:** 10/28/2014 12:07 am »

ULA: The Launch Readiness Review was completed today in preparation for the Air Force’s GPS IIF-8 launch. The mission is set to lift off on a ULA Atlas V rocket on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 1:21 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Today’s L-2 forecast continues to show a 70 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #36 on:** 10/28/2014 03:03 am »

Payload mate:

Kim Keller · « **Reply #37 on:** 10/28/2014 04:34 pm »

Vehicle is on the pad for RP-1 load.

jacqmans · « **Reply #38 on:** 10/28/2014 06:39 pm »

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #39 on:** 10/29/2014 02:49 am »

Oxidizer-rich stage combustion kerosene rocket engine.....