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Re: ULA DIVM+(4,2) - AFSPC-06 (GSSAP 3&4) - August 19, 2016
« Reply #20 on: 08/13/2016 07:53 am »
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Cape schedule shows ULA Delta IV launch with AFSPC-06 is looking at a window of 0047-0152 Eastern on August 19.
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Re: ULA DIVM+(4,2) - AFSPC-06 (GSSAP 3&4) - August 19, 2016
« Reply #24 on: 08/17/2016 07:59 pm »
August 17, 2016
 
MEDIA ADVISORY
RELEASE #081716
Launch Window Opens: 12:47 a.m. August 19
 
45th SW to support Delta IV AFSPC-6 launch
By 45th Space Wing Public Affairs
 
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. - The U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing will support the United Launch Alliance launch of the third and fourth Orbital ATK-built Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program satellites aboard a Delta IV rocket from Space Launch Complex 37B here with a launch window opening August 19 at 12:47 a.m. ET.
 
The AFSPC-6 mission will deliver two GSSAP satellites into orbit to further the space situational awareness mission. Operated by Air Force Space Command, the GSSAP System provides precise data seven days a week, 24-hours a day. The satellites join a GSSAP constellation currently supporting U.S. Strategic Command space surveillance operations as a dedicated Space Surveillance Network sensor.
 
The GSSAP also supports the Joint Functional Component Commander for Space by collecting space situational awareness data, allowing for more accurate tracking and characterization of man-made orbiting objects.
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Re: ULA DIVM+(4,2) - AFSPC-06 (GSSAP 3&4) - August 19, 2016
« Reply #25 on: 08/17/2016 08:03 pm »
« Last Edit: 08/17/2016 08:07 pm by jacqmans »
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The ULA Launch Readiness Review was completed today everything is progressing toward the ULA Delta IV launch carrying the AFSPC-6 mission for the United States Air Force. The mission is set to lift off on a ULA Delta IV rocket on Friday, Aug. 19, from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The launch window is 12:47-1:52 a.m. EDT. Today’s L-2 forecast continues to show a 80 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch. 
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Re: ULA DIVM+(4,2) - AFSPC-06 (GSSAP 3&4) - August 19, 2016
« Reply #29 on: 08/18/2016 10:29 pm »
Delta IV AFSPC-6 Mission Profile

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Published on Aug 18, 2016
AFSPC-6 will deliver two Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) satellites to near-geo­synchronous orbit. The twin GSSAP spacecraft, built by Orbital ATK, will support U.S. Strategic Command space enhanced awareness operations. Data from GSSAP will uniquely contribute to timely and accurate orbital predictions, enhancing our knowledge of the geosynchronous orbit environment, and further enabling space flight safety to include satellite collision avoidance.



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ULA ‏@ulalaunch  20m20 minutes ago
There she is! Tower rolled back. Clocks counting down. #DeltaIV #AFSPC6 set to launch @ 12:47amEDT
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Re: ULA DIVM+(4,2) - AFSPC-06 (GSSAP 3&4) - August 19, 2016
« Reply #31 on: 08/18/2016 11:26 pm »
Delta IV AFSPC-6 Live Launch Broadcast

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Scheduled for Aug 18, 2016
ULA's live coverage as a Delta IV M+ (4.2) configuration rocket launches the AFSPC-6 mission for the U.S. Air Force. AFSPC-6 will deliver two Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) satellites to near-geo­synchronous orbit. The twin GSSAP spacecraft, built by Orbital ATK, will support U.S. Strategic Command space enhanced awareness operations. Data from GSSAP will uniquely contribute to timely and accurate orbital predictions, enhancing our knowledge of the geosynchronous orbit environment, and further enabling space flight safety to include satellite collision avoidance.



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Moved for live coverage.
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William Graham's always-super launch overview article:
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/08/ula-delta-iv-loft-afspc-6/
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Re: ULA DIVM+(4,2) - AFSPC-06 (GSSAP 3&4) - August 19, 2016
« Reply #34 on: 08/19/2016 01:32 am »
http://www.satobs.org/seesat/Aug-2016/0096.html  Ted Molczan pre-launch predicted elements.  As stated in the preview story, observers in the US witnessed the post-geo insertion burn venting at launch +6 hours 57 minutes after the first GSSAP launch.

« Last Edit: 08/19/2016 01:32 am by Targeteer »
Best quote heard during an inspection, "I was unaware that I was the only one who was aware."

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Re: ULA DIVM+(4,2) - AFSPC-06 (GSSAP 3&4) - August 19, 2016
« Reply #35 on: 08/19/2016 01:39 am »
Timelapse of Delta IV / AFSPC-6 Mobile Service Tower Rollback

Published on Aug 18, 2016
Timelapse of Delta IV / AFSPC-6 Mobile Service Tower Rollback

Credit: Matthew Travis / Zero-G News




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ULA:

Everything is progressing toward the ULA Delta IV launch carrying the AFSPC-6 mission for the United States Air Force. The mission is set to lift off on a ULA Delta IV rocket on Friday, Aug. 19, from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The launch window is 12:47-1:52 a.m. EDT. Today’s L-2 forecast continues to show a 80 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch. 
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Weather Forecast

Overall probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20%

Primary concern: Cumulus Clouds

 

Overall probability of violating launch weather constraints for 24-hourdelay: 20%

Primary concern: Cumulus Clouds

 

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LAUNCH – 12:47 A.M.

 

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Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. (Aug. 18, 2016) In preparation for launch, the Mobile Service Tower is rolled back from a Delta IV rocket carrying the AFSPC-6 mission.

 

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Re: ULA DIVM+(4,2) - AFSPC-06 (GSSAP 3&4) - August 19, 2016
« Reply #39 on: 08/19/2016 03:45 am »
One hour to go. All still looking good for liftoff tonight.

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