Author Topic: Delta IV Heavy - NROL-68 - CCSFS SLC-37B - 22 June 2023 (09:18 UTC) (Read 124263 times)

Targeteer · « **Reply #40 on:** 03/23/2023 12:57 pm »

https://spaceflightnow.com/2023/03/22/penultimate-delta-rocket-to-launch-next-month-on-ulas-first-mission-of-2023/

Penultimate Delta rocket to launch next month on ULA’s first mission of 2023

Conexion Espacial · « **Reply #41 on:** 03/31/2023 07:34 pm »

https://twitter.com/natreconofc/status/1641885415773798400

Blackstar · « **Reply #42 on:** 04/01/2023 02:01 am »

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #43 on:** 04/06/2023 05:02 pm »

Launch will be delayed:

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The launch of a ULA #DeltaIVHeavy rocket carrying the #NROL68 mission for the @NatReconOfc has been delayed. During routine pre-launch processing the team discovered a flight valve that exhibited off-nominal behavior. A new launch date will be confirmed when available.

https://twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/1644022444745969664

deadman1204 · « **Reply #44 on:** 04/08/2023 04:09 am »

Seems like Berger is responding to a comment and stating that the rocket is getting destacked:

https://twitter.com/SciGuySpace/status/1644519660799262722

Zed_Noir · « **Reply #45 on:** 04/08/2023 11:38 am »

Can ULA fixed the problem with the Delta-IV Heavy at the pad?

Newton_V · « **Reply #46 on:** 04/08/2023 11:50 am »

Quote from: Zed_Noir on 04/08/2023 11:38 am

Can ULA fixed the problem with the Delta-IV Heavy at the pad?

Yes

DanClemmensen · « **Reply #47 on:** 04/08/2023 04:37 pm »

Quote from: Zed_Noir on 04/08/2023 11:38 am

Can ULA fixed the problem with the Delta-IV Heavy at the pad?

The tweet says that the vehicle will be de-stacked. Wikipedia says that stacking occurs in the HIF, not on the pad. Still close to the pad, so it can happen without being shipped all the way back to the factory in Decatur. We need an actual ULA person like Jim to comment.

Tomness · « **Reply #48 on:** 04/08/2023 09:53 pm »

Quote from: DanClemmensen on 04/08/2023 04:37 pm

Quote from: Zed_Noir on 04/08/2023 11:38 am
Can ULA fixed the problem with the Delta-IV Heavy at the pad?
SNIP
We need an actual ULA person like Jim to comment.

Jim works for or did for NASA

Zed_Noir · « **Reply #49 on:** 04/08/2023 09:56 pm »

Quote from: DanClemmensen on 04/08/2023 04:37 pm

Quote from: Zed_Noir on 04/08/2023 11:38 am
Can ULA fixed the problem with the Delta-IV Heavy at the pad?
The tweet says that the vehicle will be de-stacked. Wikipedia says that stacking occurs in the HIF, not on the pad. Still close to the pad, so it can happen without being shipped all the way back to the factory in Decatur. We need an actual ULA person like Jim to comment.

That isn't Tory Bruno in the tweet in the post by @deadman1204. The real Tory Bruno don't have a "0" at the end of his twitter handle and have a blue check mark. That is why I ask if repairs can be done at the pad.

@Newton_V was an ULA person.

Hog · « **Reply #50 on:** 04/12/2023 01:51 pm »

Quote from: Zed_Noir on 04/08/2023 09:56 pm

Quote from: DanClemmensen on 04/08/2023 04:37 pm
Quote from: Zed_Noir on 04/08/2023 11:38 am
Can ULA fixed the problem with the Delta-IV Heavy at the pad?
The tweet says that the vehicle will be de-stacked. Wikipedia says that stacking occurs in the HIF, not on the pad. Still close to the pad, so it can happen without being shipped all the way back to the factory in Decatur. We need an actual ULA person like Jim to comment.
That isn't Tory Bruno in the tweet in the post by @deadman1204. The real Tory Bruno don't have a "0" at the end of his twitter handle and have a blue check mark. That is why I ask if repairs can be done at the pad.

@Newton_V was an ULA person.

the tweet was from Tony Bruno, not the real Tory Bruno. "N" vs "R"

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #51 on:** 04/26/2023 09:06 pm »

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How are Delta IV Heavy repairs going? Almost ready to fly?

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Done

https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/1651296850035773440

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #52 on:** 04/27/2023 12:09 am »

Quote from: Salo on 04/25/2023 08:01 am

NextSpaceflight, updated April 25:
NET May 2023

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #53 on:** 05/14/2023 04:50 am »

https://twitter.com/cygnusx112/status/1657486781506285574

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Got a chance to see the Delta lV Heavy in the barn that’s flying NROL-68. This is the next to last Delta lV flight.

Newton_V · « **Reply #54 on:** 05/16/2023 12:52 am »

Quote from: Vahe231991 on 05/14/2023 09:22 pm

We'll keep our fingers crossed for a ULA announcement of a new launch date for the NROL-68 mission later this month.

A new launch date will be announced later this month.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #55 on:** 05/18/2023 06:24 pm »

SFN Launch Schedule, updated May 18:
(still) TBD

However, the newly-updated listing moved in the order from within the May launches to within the June launches. I take that to mean NET June.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #56 on:** 05/23/2023 05:51 pm »

https://twitter.com/natreconofc/status/1661067120938041372

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LAUNCH UPDATE: We have a new date! #NROL68 is scheduled to launch the penultimate @ulalaunch #DeltaIVHeavy from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (@SLDelta45) June 21.

#AboveandBeyond

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #57 on:** 05/27/2023 03:27 pm »

Cross-post:

Quote from: Salo on 05/27/2023 05:55 am

SFN Launch Schedule, updated May 27:
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June 21 Delta 4-Heavy • NROL-68
Launch time: 0700 GMT (3:00 a.m. EDT)
Launch site: SLC-37B, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #58 on:** 06/01/2023 07:19 pm »

High-resolution NRO Patch

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #59 on:** 06/03/2023 05:03 pm »

"nusquam celare" = nowhere to hide