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LIVE: ULA Delta IV-M+(4,2) - GPS IIF-9 - March 25, 2015 (18:36 UTC) by beidou on 22 Sep, 2014 18:20
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This will be the first GPS launch in 2015.
William Graham's - as always excellent - overview article:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2015/03/ula-delta-iv-gps-iif9/ -
#1 by beidou on 07 Dec, 2014 10:35
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##/70 IIF-9 Scheduled launch: March 2015...
http://earth-info.nga.mil/GandG/sathtml/satinfo.html -
#2 by Colodie on 25 Jan, 2015 06:29
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It looks like the satellite may have changed. This story about SVN-26's decommissioning from the CGSIC says IIF-9 will be SVN-71.
http://gpsworld.com/block-ii-gps-satellite-retires-after-22-years/ -
#3 by jacqmans on 28 Jan, 2015 19:22
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United Launch Alliance prepares Delta IV Medium rocket for upcoming GPS IIF SV-9 mission. Image of booster core arriving at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 37 on Jan. 27. Photo: Michael Howard
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#4 by Targeteer on 10 Feb, 2015 12:33
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https://www.facebook.com/GenMarkAWelshIII/photos/a.325864394231658.1073741858.206427169508715/437571119727651/?type=1&theater
The AF Chief of Staff and CMSgt of the AF on a visit
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#5 by Galactic Penguin SST on 13 Feb, 2015 15:27
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You never knew where you get launch dates and times from.
According to the KSC Visitor's Center's future events list, liftoff is scheduled at 2:39 pm Eastern (18:39 UTC). Someone who have more time than me may try to calculate which orbital plane of the GPS system is this one heading for.
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#6 by averagespacejoe on 20 Feb, 2015 06:03
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Has anyone seen the various patches for this mission? I know as long as MMS is next in line I won't see anything about this one on the ULA website.
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#7 by Jim on 20 Feb, 2015 14:12
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Has anyone seen the various patches for this mission? I know as long as MMS is next in line I won't see anything about this one on the ULA website.
they are not out yet. I get every patch and post it so there is no need to ask -
#8 by beidou on 11 Mar, 2015 19:27
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From a recent presentation of State Department, "SV-9 is in production testing".
Source: http://www.gps.gov/multimedia/presentations/2015/02/RIN/clore-martin.pdf (Page 7) -
#9 by Colodie on 12 Mar, 2015 01:49
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Yes. That makes sense that SV-9 (SVN 70) is in production testing, because it is getting skipped in the launch order.
NGA has updated their website, and it now lists SVN-71 as the IIF-9 mission:
Satellite Freq
PRN/SVN Plane Std # Block
26/71 B1F IIF-9 Scheduled launch: March 2015... -
#10 by jacqmans on 13 Mar, 2015 06:58
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Delta IV to Launch GPS IIF-9
ULA Delta IV GPS IIF-9 ArtworkDelta IV GPS IIF-9 Mission Overview Brochure
Rocket/Payload: A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Medium+ (4,2) will launch the GPS IIF-9 mission for the U.S. Air Force.
Date/Site/Launch Time: Wednesday, March 25, from Space Launch Complex (SLC)-37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
Mission Description: GPS satellites serve and protect our warfighters by providing navigational assistance for U.S. military operations on land, at sea, and in the air. Civilian users around the world also use and depend on GPS for highly accurate time, location, and velocity information.
GPS IIF-9 is one of the next-generation GPS satellites, incorporating various improvements to provide greater accuracy, increased signals, and enhanced performance for users.
Launch Notes: GPS IIF-9 marks the 29th Delta IV launch and the 57th operational GPS satellite to launch on a ULA or heritage launch vehicle.
Launch Updates: To keep up to speed with updates to the launch countdown, dial the ULA launch hotline at 1-877-852-4321 or join the conversation at www.facebook.com/ulalaunch, twitter.com/ulalaunch and instagram.com/ulalaunch.
Go Delta! Go GPS IIF-9! -
#11 by zubenelgenubi on 13 Mar, 2015 14:33
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Mission overview brochure attached.
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#12 by Galactic Penguin SST on 13 Mar, 2015 15:34
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The satellite has been transferred to the pad some time ago.
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#13 by jacqmans on 14 Mar, 2015 16:05
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#14 by kevin-rf on 14 Mar, 2015 21:29
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Not to be snippy, but is that a cost savings measure to save on draping the launch logo over the tower? It just looks underwhelming.
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#15 by Jim on 15 Mar, 2015 01:07
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Not to be snippy, but is that a cost savings measure to save on draping the launch logo over the tower? It just looks underwhelming.
They use to paint it on the tower -
#16 by beidou on 15 Mar, 2015 20:35
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Countdown on GPS.GOV website
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#17 by catdlr on 18 Mar, 2015 16:53
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GPS IIF-9 Encapsulation
Published on Mar 18, 2015
Space and Missile Systems Center Los Angeles AFB
The GPS IIF-9 satellite is being encapsulated in preparation for its scheduled March 25 launch. This is the first of three GPS IIF satellites scheduled for launch in 2015. Currently, there are 30-operational GPS satellites in orbit.
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#18 by averagespacejoe on 19 Mar, 2015 02:54
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Now is it a safe time to ask if anyone has a digital image of the ULA patch for this mission? Last time was a bit early.
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#19 by jacqmans on 19 Mar, 2015 06:02
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Delta IV | GPS IIF-9 | March 25, 2:36 pm
https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/events/2015/march/launch-atlas5-gps2f-9.aspx?utm_source=email&utm_medium=full list&utm_campaign=KSC20150319_LAUNCH-ALERT_DeltaIV
Experience the thrilling sights and sounds of a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV rocket launch as it lifts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying a Global Positional Satellite, or GPS IIF-9. This marks the ninth launch of twelve Global Positioning Satellites for the U.S. Air Force.
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