Yes; 8x then - the routing of propellant lines on the outside of the corestage would probably preclude more than 8, just as the Atlas V can only have 5x solids in total.)
Now that WGS-8 is in orbit, only four more single-stick Delta IVs remain: WGS-9, WGS-10, GPS III-1, and NROL-47. After these missions are launched over the next three years, the Heavy version will only remain as needed for national security payloads.
Unfortunate twitter handle with a winning answer!
T+32 minutes, 34 seconds. SECO-2 confirmed.The RL-10B-2 engine has officially shut down, ending tonight's powered flight. Separation of WGS-8 will occur 9 minutes and 10 seconds after SECO-2.
Quote from: ZachS09 on 12/07/2016 11:26 pmT+32 minutes, 34 seconds. SECO-2 confirmed.The RL-10B-2 engine has officially shut down, ending tonight's powered flight. Separation of WGS-8 will occur 9 minutes and 10 seconds after SECO-2.Ok Zach how many RL-10's are left in the stockpile ?It's today's question
Thanks for the coverage. Anybody know details on the deorbit burn for the second stage?
A bit late - yesterday's launch view from Cape Canaveral beach.
Quote from: dawei on 12/08/2016 05:16 amThanks for the coverage. Anybody know details on the deorbit burn for the second stage?Worked fine. Perigee altitude was < -200 km. With the apogee altitude, didn't reenter until early this morning.