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#20
by
wkann
on 08 Jul, 2013 17:16
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MUOS-2 was hoisted atop an Atlas V rocket earlier today.
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#21
by
Star One
on 08 Jul, 2013 17:53
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#22
by
Prober
on 08 Jul, 2013 19:32
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#23
by
catdlr
on 08 Jul, 2013 20:31
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Atlas V MUOS-2 Encapsulation
Published on Jul 8, 2013
In preparation for launch, the U.S. Navy's second Mobile User Objective System (MUOS-2) satellite is encapsulated inside a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 5-meter diameter payload fairing.
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#24
by
jacqmans
on 09 Jul, 2013 19:15
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#25
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 09 Jul, 2013 23:45
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BTW the launch time moved a bit to 8:48 - 9:32 am EDT (12:48 - 13:32 UTC), per the ULA updates page.
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#26
by
jacqmans
on 10 Jul, 2013 18:10
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A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 5-meter diameter payload fairing, with the Navy's MUOS-2 satellite encapsulated inside, is transported and mated to an Atlas V launch vehicle in the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) at Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
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#27
by
Overflow
on 12 Jul, 2013 02:42
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How far do you guys think this launch will be visible from? I'll be about an hour north of Jacksonville, FL during this launch. And I was wondering if I'd be able to see it.
As long as skies are clear enough, you will see it.
Thanks for the info!
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#28
by
averagespacejoe
on 14 Jul, 2013 02:51
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Ok so as one of the mission patch obsessed person on this forum I shall ask. Is there a good digital format for this mission patch? I know in like three or four days it will be all over the place but just looking to throw something up on my Facebook.
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#29
by
jacqmans
on 14 Jul, 2013 13:11
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Atlas V to Launch the Second Mobile User Objective System (MUOS-2)
Rocket/Payload: An Atlas V 551 will launch the Navy’s second Mobile User Objective System (MUOS-2) satellite.
Date/Site/Launch Time: Friday, July 19, 2013, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The 44-minute launch window opens at 8:48 a.m. EDT.
Viewing the Launch by Webcast: A live simulcast of the launch broadcast will begin at 8:28 a.m. EDT.
Mission Description: The Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) is a next-generation narrowband tactical satellite communications system designed to significantly improve ground communications for U.S. forces on the move.
MUOS will provide military users 10 times more communications capability over existing systems, including simultaneous voice, video and data, leveraging 3G mobile communications technology.
Launch Notes: The first MUOS mission also launched on an Atlas V 551, lifting off from Cape Canaveral on Feb. 24, 2012.
Launch Updates: To keep up to speed with updates to the launch countdown, dial the ULA launch hotline at 1-877-852-4321. Join the conversation at facebook.com/ulalaunch and twitter.com/ulalaunch; look for the #MUOS hashtag.
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#30
by
Jim
on 14 Jul, 2013 13:21
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#31
by
Prober
on 14 Jul, 2013 13:40
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Looks like some extra space available in that fairing. Would the Army, Navy, AF allow cubestats to share the ride?
The question is more in the line of "rules" locked down or written.
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#32
by
Jim
on 14 Jul, 2013 13:43
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Looks like some extra space available in that fairing. Would the Army, Navy, AF allow cubestats to share the ride?
The question is more in the line of "rules" locked down or written.
Volume is not the critical factor (there are always places to add cubsats, it is performance that is limiting.
Also, very few cubesats want to be LEO at 28 inclination (doesn't allow for any CONUS ground stations except in FL) or GTO (transmitter power)
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#33
by
wkann
on 14 Jul, 2013 19:35
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Ok so as one of the mission patch obsessed person on this forum I shall ask. Is there a good digital format for this mission patch? I know in like three or four days it will be all over the place but just looking to throw something up on my Facebook.
Here you go.
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#34
by
averagespacejoe
on 14 Jul, 2013 21:55
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Thank you. I knew as soon as I asked places like Spaceflightnow would make it publicly available. However you never know if the well informed bloggers here have an in. Hoping for a beautiful launch waking up at 4:48am here in Alaska
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#35
by
beidou
on 15 Jul, 2013 20:05
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A very nice launch brochure with detailed information.
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#36
by
Overflow
on 16 Jul, 2013 01:50
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Thanks for posting that.
I got some pictures that I took on Friday. I'll be sure to post them this weekend.
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#37
by
jacqmans
on 16 Jul, 2013 16:25
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L-4 Update Memo - ULA MEDIA UPDATE: ULA Atlas V MUOS-2 Launch Set for July 19, 8:48 a.m. EDT
Good evening,
Everything is progressing for the U.S. Navy’s Mobile User Objective System- 2 (MUOS-2) launch. The mission is set to liftoff on a ULA Atlas V on Friday, July 19 from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The 44-minute launch window opens at 8:48 a.m. EDT. Today’s L-4 forecast shows a 40 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch.
Weather Forecast
Overall probability of violating weather constraints:
60%; Primary concern(s): Cumulus Clouds, Anvil Clouds
Overall probability of violating weather constraints for 24 hour delay:
30%; Primary concern(s): Cumulus Clouds
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#38
by
Artyom.
on 17 Jul, 2013 14:04
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Atlas V MUOS-2 Encapsulated Payload Lift and Mate
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#39
by
Artyom.
on 17 Jul, 2013 15:37
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