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#20
by
macpacheco
on 29 Sep, 2014 17:57
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Humm, so you probably mean USAF wants to keep IIA birds operational to run NUDET only on them, shutting down NUDET on IIR birds (and GPS payload on IIA birds) to save battery life... That might make some sense.
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#21
by
beidou
on 29 Sep, 2014 18:19
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#22
by
chewi
on 19 Oct, 2014 11:36
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#23
by
beidou
on 19 Oct, 2014 18:26
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#24
by
jacqmans
on 21 Oct, 2014 19:36
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Atlas V • October 29, 1:21 pm
Experience the memorable sights and sounds of the powerful roaring engines of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. The Atlas V rocket launches the GPS IIF-8 satellite which provides improved accuracy and enhanced performance for GPS users. Learn more about the rocket and the mission.
Launch Viewing
View the launch of the Atlas V rocket from NASA's launch headquarters in three prime locations that feature live launch commentary. Viewing is available at the Visitor Complex in two locations adjacent to Space Shuttle Atlantis.
Launch viewing at the Apollo/Saturn V Center is available on a limited basis. The last bus leaves the Visitor Complex at 11:45 am for the Apollo/Saturn V Center.
Go online to purchase your admission:
https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/tickets.aspx?utm_source=email&utm_medium=full-list&utm_campaign=KSC20141017_Launch-Alert-Atlas5_Oct29
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#25
by
averagespacejoe
on 23 Oct, 2014 04:43
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Which mission patch is being used for GPS IIF-8? Lately the patches have been interesting
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#26
by
BabaORileyUSA
on 23 Oct, 2014 12:09
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#27
by
Jim
on 23 Oct, 2014 13:05
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That is the LCSS patch (the spacecraft squadron. The gator is the give away.
This is the launch patch drawing.
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#28
by
Colodie
on 23 Oct, 2014 23:03
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#29
by
Prober
on 25 Oct, 2014 18:14
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Almost missed this one...time for a bump.
Viewing the Launch by Webcast: The live webcast will begin at 1:01 p.m. EDT.
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#30
by
Chris Bergin
on 27 Oct, 2014 00:44
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ULA:
Everything is progressing toward the Air Force’s GPS IIF-8 launch. The mission is set to lift off on a ULA Atlas V rocket on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 1:21 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Today’s L-3 forecast shows a 70 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch.
Link to the mission book.
http://www.ulalaunch.com/uploads/docs/Mission_Booklets/AV/av_gpsiif8_mob.pdf
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#31
by
edkyle99
on 27 Oct, 2014 15:48
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From the mission book: 11,047 x 141,047 nmi x 55.0 deg (20,459 x 261,219 km x 55.0 deg)? Really? Is this correct?
- Ed Kyle
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#32
by
gwiz
on 27 Oct, 2014 16:07
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Not for the payload, but possibly the Centaur disposal orbit?
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#33
by
anik
on 27 Oct, 2014 16:13
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From the mission book: 11,047 x 141,047 nmi x 55.0 deg (20,459 x 261,219 km x 55.0 deg)? Really? Is this correct?
11,047 instead of 1
41,047.
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#34
by
Targeteer
on 27 Oct, 2014 17:37
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From Twitter
ULA @ulalaunch 13m13 minutes ago
ULA Launch Readiness Review is complete; we are GO for #GPSIIF8 launch on #AtlasV! Oct 29 window opens @ 1:21 pm EDT
http://bit.ly/gpsiif8
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#35
by
Chris Bergin
on 28 Oct, 2014 00:07
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ULA: The Launch Readiness Review was completed today in preparation for the Air Force’s GPS IIF-8 launch. The mission is set to lift off on a ULA Atlas V rocket on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 1:21 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Today’s L-2 forecast continues to show a 70 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch.
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#36
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 28 Oct, 2014 03:03
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#37
by
Kim Keller
on 28 Oct, 2014 16:34
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Vehicle is on the pad for RP-1 load.
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#38
by
jacqmans
on 28 Oct, 2014 18:39
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#39
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 29 Oct, 2014 02:49
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Oxidizer-rich stage combustion kerosene rocket engine.....
