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#280
by
robertross
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:07
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Awesome launch. Wish there weren't as many clouds though.
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#281
by
PahTo
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:07
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Congrats to all involved--hopefully the payload completes the mission now, and for (years?) to come...
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#282
by
William Graham
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:07
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And now we wait. I doubt that we'll hear anything official on the outcome until around 05:00 tomorrow.
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#283
by
Davidgojr
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:08
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Interesting flashes on the replay. I wonder if those are real or artifacts of the video camera trying adjust exposure values?
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#284
by
SpacexULA
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:08
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Great launch, man ULA is starting to make that look easy.
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#285
by
robertross
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:09
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#286
by
rdale
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:09
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I think it would have "looked easier" had it launched when originally planned?
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#287
by
ugordan
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:09
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I wonder if those are real or artifacts of the video camera trying to compensate for exposure values?
Sparks from the ablative nozzles.
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#288
by
robertross
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:11
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I think it would have "looked easier" had it launched when originally planned?
Certainly can't blame them for faulty temp sensors.
Great job ULA
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#289
by
Davidgojr
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:11
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Sparks from the ablative nozzles.
Interesting. Thanks!
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#290
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:11
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#291
by
Chris Bergin
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:11
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#292
by
butters
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:11
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I think it would have "looked easier" had it launched when originally planned?
And without the mysterious WDR do-over...
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#293
by
Chris Bergin
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:17
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ULA Successful Delta IV Heavy Mission Caps Off 2010 Launch Schedule
Cape Canaveral AFS, Fla., (Nov. 21, 2010) – A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a payload for the National Reconnaissance Office lifted off from Space Launch Complex-37 here at 5:58 p.m. EST today. Designated NROL-32, the mission is in support of national defense.
This was the fourth Delta IV Heavy launch and the 351st launch overall in Delta program history. A Delta IV Heavy demonstration flight occurred in December 2004, the first Air Force operational Heavy mission was launched in November 2007, and the first NRO Delta IV Heavy launch occurred in January 2009. This launch completes ULA’s launch schedule for 2010 in which the company launched eight missions including four Atlas V launches, one Delta II launch, and three Delta IV launches including today’s Delta IV Heavy.
“This second Delta IV Heavy launch for the NRO is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication by the combined NRO, Air Force, supplier, and ULA team,” said Jim Sponnick, ULA vice president, Mission Operations. “ULA is pleased to support the NRO as it protects our nation’s security and supports our warriors defending our nation around the world. This launch also tops off another exceptional year for ULA. We are proud to have launched 45 missions in 48 months since our inception Dec. 1st, 2006.”
The ULA Delta IV Heavy vehicle featured a center common booster core with two strap-on common booster cores. Each common booster core was powered by the RS-68 cryogenic engine. An RL10B-2 cryogenic engine powered the second stage. Both engines are built by Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne. The payload was encased by a 5-meter diameter (16.7-foot diameter) aluminum, tri-sector payload fairing. ULA constructed the Delta IV Heavy launch vehicle in Decatur, Ala.
ULA's next launch is another Delta IV Heavy launch for the NRO currently scheduled for Jan. 11, 2011 from Space Launch Complex-6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
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#294
by
Targeteer
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:18
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I think it would have "looked easier" had it launched when originally planned?
And without the mysterious WDR do-over...
Maybe they'll discuss the details since the launch has happened...
Back to the RS-68A, any news on whether the January Vandenberg launch will use them or will the Cape launch end of next year be the first?
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#295
by
2552
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:23
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Awesome launch! Got to see it from my backyard while the sky was still lit after sunset near the west coast of Florida. There were clouds, but I saw it for a good two minutes or so while when it was visible inbetween 2 clouds. Didn't think it would be as bright as it was!
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#296
by
William Graham
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:24
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ULA Successful Delta IV Heavy Mission Caps Off 2010 Launch Schedule
Cape Canaveral AFS, Fla., (Nov. 21, 2010) – A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a payload for the National Reconnaissance Office lifted off from Space Launch Complex-37 here at 5:58 p.m. EST today. Designated NROL-32, the mission is in support of national defense.
This was the fourth Delta IV Heavy launch and the 351st launch overall in Delta program history. A Delta IV Heavy demonstration flight occurred in December 2004, the first Air Force operational Heavy mission was launched in November 2007, and the first NRO Delta IV Heavy launch occurred in January 2009. This launch completes ULA’s launch schedule for 2010 in which the company launched eight missions including four Atlas V launches, one Delta II launch, and three Delta IV launches including today’s Delta IV Heavy.
“This second Delta IV Heavy launch for the NRO is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication by the combined NRO, Air Force, supplier, and ULA team,” said Jim Sponnick, ULA vice president, Mission Operations. “ULA is pleased to support the NRO as it protects our nation’s security and supports our warriors defending our nation around the world. This launch also tops off another exceptional year for ULA. We are proud to have launched 45 missions in 48 months since our inception Dec. 1st, 2006.”
The ULA Delta IV Heavy vehicle featured a center common booster core with two strap-on common booster cores. Each common booster core was powered by the RS-68 cryogenic engine. An RL10B-2 cryogenic engine powered the second stage. Both engines are built by Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne. The payload was encased by a 5-meter diameter (16.7-foot diameter) aluminum, tri-sector payload fairing. ULA constructed the Delta IV Heavy launch vehicle in Decatur, Ala.
ULA's next launch is another Delta IV Heavy launch for the NRO currently scheduled for Jan. 11, 2011 from Space Launch Complex-6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
A little premature to term it a "successful" launch. Second stage could still malfunction.
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#297
by
Satori
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:24
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The sound of the launch was awsome!
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#298
by
sdsds
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:28
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At about T+346 Agid refers to the nozzle extension deploying into position, but he uses some term for it, maybe an acronym like NES? Anyone know for sure?
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#299
by
ugordan
on 21 Nov, 2010 22:30
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NEDS. Nozzle Extension Deployment System.
