The most interesting "ride alongs" that I know of are NASA's two TWINS payloads, which are carried aboard two NRO satellites in Molniya orbits. It was a little surprising to me that the NRO would allow that. Having separate auxiliary payloads is one thing, but having them mounted directly to the spacecraft seemed to me like a big step, though clearly they were okay with it.http://twins.swri.edu/index.jspAnyone know of any more like this?
NROL-39 is last launch for 33 year program veteran http://santamariatimes.com/news/local/year-employee-to-bid-farewell-after-one-last-liftoff/article_4fb13442-5d7d-11e3-9251-001a4bcf887a.html?comment_form=true
Quote from: Targeteer on 12/05/2013 08:41 pmNROL-39 is last launch for 33 year program veteran http://santamariatimes.com/news/local/year-employee-to-bid-farewell-after-one-last-liftoff/article_4fb13442-5d7d-11e3-9251-001a4bcf887a.html?comment_form=trueNice story....wonder if any of nsf users know him or if he is a user?
William Graham's extensive launch overview - again a very informative read:http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2013/12/atlas-v-launch-nrol-39-vandenberg/Going to get some sleep and back for live coverage.
ULA @ulalaunchThe NROL39 count has just entered a planned 30-min hold. This is the first of two planned holds in the count.
ULA @ulalaunch 1mNew launch time for #NROL39: 11:14:30 pm PST.