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LIVE: Delta IV - NROL 27 - March 11, 2011
by
awalters
on 28 Oct, 2010 05:29
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Live updates for the Delta IV (NROL 27), currently in the HIF (Horizontal Integration Facility)
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#1
by
robertross
on 16 Nov, 2010 21:49
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FYI: there is live activity at the launch facility.
Streaming video available to those who can get it.
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#2
by
WHAP
on 16 Nov, 2010 21:55
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Shouldn't this be posted in the L-32 thread?
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#3
by
robertross
on 16 Nov, 2010 21:58
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Shouldn't this be posted in the L-32 thread?
Oops, sorry (and thanks). Saw the NROL designation on the 'upcoming launch' thread, and didn't see it on the L-32.
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#4
by
JosephB
on 06 Dec, 2010 22:10
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Layperson question if I may, does L-27 have 68A's? (I'm guessing not).
I know L-49 is the first flight of them but is there a manifest out there that lists the engines each flight will have? Thanks.
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#5
by
Robotbeat
on 06 Dec, 2010 22:15
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Layperson question if I may, does L-27 have 68A's? (I'm guessing not).
I know L-49 is the first flight of them but is there a manifest out there that lists the engines each flight will have? Thanks.
Interesting... When is NROL-49 planned, now? Jan 11th, 2011? That's only about 5 weeks away! They're already acceptance-tested, right? (Am I missing a thread discussing this?)
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#6
by
JosephB
on 06 Dec, 2010 22:17
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It's been on the pad a while, check out VAFB website.
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#7
by
Robotbeat
on 06 Dec, 2010 22:18
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It's been on the pad a while, check out VAFB website.
Where on the webpage is this information?
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#8
by
JosephB
on 06 Dec, 2010 22:24
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#9
by
Jim
on 06 Dec, 2010 23:29
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L-49 does not use RS-68A's.
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#10
by
JosephB
on 07 Dec, 2010 00:48
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L-49 does not use RS-68A's.
I could have swore I read that they were supposed to debut during the first heavy west coast launch. Was this ever true way back when?
Time to read more & post less, yikes.
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#11
by
Rocket Guy
on 07 Dec, 2010 02:35
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No, there was a report after a recent test that indicated early 2012 for their debut as I recall. A particular flight was mentioned but I don't remember.
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#12
by
William Graham
on 20 Jan, 2011 20:40
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There's a launch patch for L-27 on ebay. It is fairly bland in terms of obvious "clues", however it does contain the latin phrase "nos suo caelum" which translates as "we join the sky" (join as in connect). That suggests to me that it may be a communications satellite (SDS).
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#13
by
C5C6
on 28 Jan, 2011 20:27
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NROL 27 is scheduled for launch from CCAFS on March 11th isn't it??? any updates on launch preparations???
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#14
by
Targeteer
on 20 Feb, 2011 15:17
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Discussion of the NROL-27 patches...
http://sattrackcam.blogspot.com/2011/02/nrol-27-patches.html"Some independant analysts believe NROL-27 will be a geostationary SDS satellite. The patches, especially the second one, tend to support that suspicion.
The Latin "Nos Suo Caelum" in the second patch means "We Connect the Heavens". This is exactly what SDS satellites do: they provide an uplink and downlink platform between other (reconnaissance) satellites and their operating centers. The red Dragon in the second patch, might indicate this new SDS will notably serve a role for SIGINT satellites (as historically, dragons in patches signify SIGINT satellites)."
I recognize Leo the lion but not the bird. The red sections of the otherwise yellow gryphon raise a few questions...
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#15
by
Targeteer
on 20 Feb, 2011 15:34
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No, there was a report after a recent test that indicated early 2012 for their debut as I recall. A particular flight was mentioned but I don't remember.
Does anyone know if the first RS-68A flight will be on a Delta IV Heavy or Medium?
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#16
by
slothead
on 20 Feb, 2011 15:49
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I'm going to be in Florida on March 11, and the KSC visitor center shows the NROL 27 on the calendar, but it doesn't give the time. While the USAF may not want the public to be aware of the exact launch time, is there a customary launch time (window, etc) that I could plan on so that I can schedule my day to be able to see the launch? Any suggestions/information would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Tom
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#17
by
Jim
on 20 Feb, 2011 17:21
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While the USAF may not want the public to be aware of the exact launch time, is there a customary launch time (window, etc)
late afternoon/early evening
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#18
by
William Graham
on 20 Feb, 2011 19:54
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According to NASA FDF, the launch is scheduled for 22:00 UTC.
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#19
by
Rocket Guy
on 20 Feb, 2011 23:09
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Closer to 2300 than 2200.