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#100 by GClark on 01 Jun, 2017 13:06
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Anybody knows what "Road to 44" means?
I'll take a swing at this...
44 successful tests to achieve IOC?
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#101 by Star One on 01 Jun, 2017 15:34
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Missile Defense Test 'Realistic', Syring InsistsQuote
“It actually replicated — without getting into classified details — an operational scenario that we’re concerned about,” Vice Adm. James Syring, currently at NORTHCOM HQ in Colorado Springs, told reporters gathered here around a speaker phone. While the Missile Defense Agency director didn’t explicitly say the threat yesterday emulated a North Korean missile, he did say tests replicate threats “from North Korea or Iran. In this case it was a Pacific scenario.” (Protip: Iran is not in the Pacific).
In fact, MDA tests against the intelligence community’s best estimate of where the North Korean and Iranian missile programs will be “three years” from now. “What we see in 2020…was very well replicated in the tests that we conducted yesterday,” Syring said.
That cutting-edge threat includes a high-performance target. “It flew at a higher altitude and a longer range and a higher velocity” than any target in previous tests, said Syring. It’s the first time the US missile defense system has actually been tested against a target with the performance characteristics of an ICBM, which is the threat that inspired its creation in the first place, three decades and at least 123 billion dollars ago.QuoteWith a twinge of exasperation, Syring also refuted suggestions that the test was a set-up, with the defenders knowing exactly when to fire and where to aim. “The target absolutely does not have a homing beacon on it, despite what some have written,” he said. The missile defense system “was not notified when the target was launched,” instead having to rely on radars and satellites to detect the missile’s take-off and compute its path, just as they would in a real-war scenario.
The missile defense crews did know the test was happening yesterday and the rough time window when it would occur, Syring said, but such things have to be scheduled and made public well in advance for safety reasons: “We’re launching an interceptor hundreds of miles north of LAX (Los Angeles airport, to) Hawaii,” he said. “That requires us to shut down large parts of the ocean (to) ship traffic and air traffic.”
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#102 by njb on 02 Jun, 2017 07:17
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In an earlier post by Chris Bergin, a statement by Orbital dated 30 May 2017, "MDA’s goal is to expand the Ground Based Interceptor (GBI) fleet to 44 missiles by the end of 2017".
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#103 by Lsquirrel on 02 Jun, 2017 13:25
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Anybody knows what "Road to 44" means?
http://docs.house.gov/meetings/AS/AS29/20160414/104621/HHRG-114-AS29-Wstate-SyringJ-20160414.pdf
FTG-15 will be the first intercept flight test for the CE-II Block 1 EKV and the C2/CBAU IBV.
It also will be the first intercept of an ICBM range target by the GMD system or any other BMDS element. A successful test will allow MDA to meet the commitment to deliver 44 GBIs by the end of 2017
https://mostlymissiledefense.com/2017/02/02/could-ftg-15-delays-prevent-the-deployment-of-44-gbis-by-the-end-of-2017-february-2-2017/
The MDA plans to build eleven CE-II Block I interceptors – one for FTG-15 and the other ten for deployment. MDA needs to deploy at least some of these CE-II Block I interceptors (possibly as many as eight) before the end of 2017 in order to meet the objective of 44 deployed GBIs.[4] However, MDA has stated that it will not deploy any of these CE-II Block I interceptors until after a successful intercept test.
the success of FTG-15 intercept test,paved the way for delivery CE-II BLK I GBIs
MDA needs to deploy at least eight GBIs with CE-II BLK I EKV to Fort Greely, expand the GBI fleet to 44 missiles by the end of 2017 -
#104 by catdlr on 03 Jun, 2017 01:10
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LAUNCH ALERT
Brian Webb
Ventura County, California
[email protected]
www.spacearchive.info
2017 June 2 (Friday) 16:40 PDT
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VANDENBERG AFB LAUNCH SCHEDULE
Launch
Time/Window
Date (PST/PDT) Vehicle Pad/Silo
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JUN 25 13:24:59 Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
11-20. This early afternoon launch could be visible to the unaided
eye from Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties.
Instantaneous (1-second long?) launch window
JUL To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Taiwan's Formosat 5 satellite
AUG 14 To be announced Atlas V SLC-3E
Vehicle will launch the classified NROL-42 payload for the U.S.
National Reconnaissance Office. The Atlas V will use four solid rocket
motors.
AUG To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
21-30
SEP 21 02:47:03-02:48:06 Delta II SLC-2W
Vehicle will launch the JPSS-1 weather satellite. The Delta II will
use nine solid rocket motors. This early morning launch could be
visually impressive in Santa Barbara County and visible for hundreds
of miles
SEP To be announced Minotaur C SLC-576E
Vehicle will launch six SkySat earth observation satellites
OCT To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
31-40
DEC To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
41-50
DEC 20 To be announced Delta IV SLC-6
Vehicle will launch the NROL-47 payload for the U.S. National
Reconnaissance Office. The Delta IV will use two solid rocket motors
The above schedule is a composite of unclassified information
approved for public release from government, industry, and other
sources. It represents the Editor's best effort to produce a schedule,
but may disagree with other sources. Details on military launches are
withheld until they are approved for public release. For official
information regarding Vandenberg AFB activities, go to
http://www.vandenberg.af.mil.
All launch dates and times are given in Pacific Time using a 24-hour
format similar to military time (midnight = 00:00, 1:00 p.m. = 13:00,
11:00 p.m. = 23:00, etc.).
The dates and times in this schedule may not agree with those on other
online launch schedules, including the official Vandenberg AFB
schedule because different sources were used, the information was
interpreted differently, and the schedules were updated at different
times.
NET: No earlier than
TBD: To be determined
PDT: Pacific Daylight Time
PST: Pacific Standard Time
SLC: Space Launch Complex
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INTERCEPTOR LAUNCH
A mentioned previously, a Ground-based Interceptor (GBI) was launched
on May 30 from Vandenberg AFB. I was asked about the launch time. I
don't have an exact time, but it was approximately 12:25 PDT.
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#105 by MATTBLAK on 03 Jun, 2017 01:33
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Anyone know if any of these Falcon 9 launches from Vberg are to be expendables?
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#106 by russianhalo117 on 03 Jun, 2017 13:52
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Anyone know if any of these Falcon 9 launches from Vberg are to be expendables?
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#107 by catdlr on 13 Jun, 2017 03:19
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Inside the ICBM launch facility where a turn of two keys sends a Minuteman III missile flaming toward its target
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-na-nuclear-missile-test-20170612-story.htmlQuoteAbout four times every year, the Air Force goes through the exercise of pulling an ICBM out of a silo, removing its nuclear warhead and sending it to Vandenberg Air Force Base near Lompoc for a test launch.
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#108 by catdlr on 16 Jun, 2017 23:21
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LAUNCH ALERT
Brian Webb
Ventura County, California
[email protected]
www.spacearchive.info
2017 June 16 (Friday) 14:38 PDT
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VANDENBERG AFB LAUNCH SCHEDULE
Launch
Time/Window
Date (PST/PDT) Vehicle Pad/Silo
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JUN 25 13:24:59 Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
11-20. This early afternoon launch could be visible to the unaided eye
from Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties.
Instantaneous (1-second long?) launch window
JUL To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Taiwan's Formosat 5 satellite
AUG 14 To be announced Atlas V SLC-3E
Vehicle will launch the classified NROL-42 payload for the U.S.
National Reconnaissance Office. The Atlas V will use four solid rocket
motors
AUG To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
21-30
SEP 21 02:47:03-02:48:06 Delta II SLC-2W
Vehicle will launch the JPSS-1 weather satellite. The Delta II will
use nine solid rocket motors. This early morning launch could be
visually impressive in Santa Barbara County and visible for hundreds
of miles
SEP To be announced Minotaur C SLC-576E
Vehicle will launch six SkySat earth observation satellites
OCT To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
31-40
DEC To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
41-50
DEC 13 To be announced Delta IV SLC-6
Vehicle will launch the NROL-47 payload for the U.S. National
Reconnaissance Office. The Delta IV will use two solid rocket motors
The above schedule is a composite of unclassified information
approved for public release from government, industry, and other
sources. It represents the Editor's best effort to produce a schedule,
but may disagree with other sources. Details on military launches are
withheld until they are approved for public release. For official
information regarding Vandenberg AFB activities, go to
http://www.vandenberg.af.mil.
All launch dates and times are given in Pacific Time using a 24-hour
format similar to military time (midnight = 00:00, 1:00 p.m. = 13:00,
11:00 p.m. = 23:00, etc.).
The dates and times in this schedule may not agree with those on other
online launch schedules, including the official Vandenberg AFB
schedule because different sources were used, the information was
interpreted differently, and the schedules were updated at different
times.
NET: No earlier than
TBD: To be determined
PDT: Pacific Daylight Time
PST: Pacific Standard Time
SLC: Space Launch Complex
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#109 by catdlr on 23 Jun, 2017 00:34
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LAUNCH ALERT
Brian Webb
Ventura County, California
[email protected]
www.spacearchive.info
2017 June 22 (Thursday) 16:50 PDT
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SUNDAY LAUNCH
Sunday afternoon's planned launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg
AFB appears to be on schedule. The vehicle is slated to lift off from
Space Launch Complex 4-East on south base at 13:25:14 PDT, the start
of an instantaneous (1-second?) launch window.
Following liftoff, the rocket will rise vertically for several seconds
before gradually pitching over and heading south.
If the launch goes as planned, the Falcon 9 will place 10 Iridium NEXT
commercial communications satellites into orbit.
The rocket will exhibit a bright orange flame during the first few
minutes of flight and briefly produce a white contrail as it passes
through altitudes between approximately 33,000 to 38,000 feet.
If the sky is clear, the early portion of the launch should be visible
to the unaided eye from Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo
counties. The liftoff may be also be briefly visible as far away as
Palo Alto and Mission Viejo.
People in very quiet locations in coastal Santa Barbara and Ventura
Counties and the western Santa Monica mountains may hear a distant,
muffled rumble or perhaps a sonic boom from the launch some time
between T+4 and T+12 minutes.
Members of the general public desiring a close-up view of the launch
will probably congregate west of Lompoc in the vicinity of highway 246
(west Ocean Avenue) and Union Sugar Road. According to the Vandenberg
AFB web site, the public can also view the launch from the Hawk's Nest
on highway 1 (near north base). However, since both areas are near the
coast, there is a high probability that the liftoff will be hidden by
low clouds or fog.
Regardless of where you plan to go to view the launch, allow yourself
enough time to get there well before liftoff. After you arrive, be
aware of your surroundings and possible hazards such as traffic.
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#110 by catdlr on 03 Jul, 2017 13:50
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LAUNCH ALERT
Brian Webb
Ventura County, California
[email protected]
www.spacearchive.info
2017 July 2 (Sunday) 20:28 PDT
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VANDENBERG AFB LAUNCH SCHEDULE
Launch
Time/Window
Date (PST/PDT) Vehicle Pad/Silo
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AUG 14 To be announced Atlas V SLC-3E
Vehicle will launch the classified NROL-42 payload for the U.S.
National Reconnaissance Office. The Atlas V will use four solid rocket
motors.
AUG 24 To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Taiwan's Formosat 5 satellite
TBD To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
21-30
SEP 21 02:47:03-02:48:06 Delta II SLC-2W
Vehicle will launch the JPSS-1 weather satellite. The Delta II will
use nine solid rocket motors. This early morning launch could be
visually impressive in Santa Barbara County and visible for hundreds
of miles
SEP To be announced Minotaur C SLC-576E
Vehicle will launch six SkySat earth observation satellites
OCT To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
31-40
DEC To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
41-50
DEC 13 To be announced Delta IV SLC-6
Vehicle will launch the NROL-47 payload for the U.S. National
Reconnaissance Office. The Delta IV will use two solid rocket motors
The above schedule is a composite of unclassified information
approved for public release from government, industry, and other
sources. It represents the Editor's best effort to produce a schedule,
but may disagree with other sources. Details on military launches are
withheld until they are approved for public release. For official
information regarding Vandenberg AFB activities, go to
http://www.vandenberg.af.mil.
All launch dates and times are given in Pacific Time using a 24-hour
format similar to military time (midnight = 00:00, 1:00 p.m. = 13:00,
11:00 p.m. = 23:00, etc.).
The dates and times in this schedule may not agree with those on other
online launch schedules, including the official Vandenberg AFB
schedule because different sources were used, the information was
interpreted differently, and the schedules were updated at different
times.
NET: No earlier than
TBD: To be determined
PDT: Pacific Daylight Time
PST: Pacific Standard Time
SLC: Space Launch Complex
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#111 by catdlr on 15 Jul, 2017 21:03
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LAUNCH ALERT
Brian Webb
Ventura County, California
[email protected]
www.spacearchive.info
2017 July 15 (Saturday) 13:11 PDT
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VANDENBERG AFB LAUNCH SCHEDULE
Launch
Time/Window
Date (PST/PDT) Vehicle Pad/Silo
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AUG 14 To be announced Atlas V SLC-3E
Vehicle will launch the classified NROL-42 payload for the U.S.
National Reconnaissance Office. The Atlas V will use four solid rocket
motors.
AUG 24 To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Taiwan's Formosat 5 satellite
TBD To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
21-30
SEP 21 02:47:03-02:48:06 Delta II SLC-2W
Vehicle will launch the JPSS-1 weather satellite. The Delta II will
use nine solid rocket motors. This early morning launch could be
visually impressive in Santa Barbara County and visible for hundreds
of miles
SEP To be announced Minotaur C SLC-576E
Vehicle will launch six SkySat earth observation satellites
OCT To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
31-40
DEC To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
41-50
DEC 13 To be announced Delta IV SLC-6
Vehicle will launch the NROL-47 payload for the U.S. National
Reconnaissance Office. The Delta IV will use two solid rocket motors
The above schedule is a composite of unclassified information
approved for public release from government, industry, and other
sources. It represents the Editor's best effort to produce a schedule,
but may disagree with other sources. Details on military launches are
withheld until they are approved for public release. For official
information regarding Vandenberg AFB activities, go to
http://www.vandenberg.af.mil.
All launch dates and times are given in Pacific Time using a 24-hour
format similar to military time (midnight = 00:00, 1:00 p.m. = 13:00,
11:00 p.m. = 23:00, etc.).
The dates and times in this schedule may not agree with those on other
online launch schedules, including the official Vandenberg AFB
schedule because different sources were used, the information was
interpreted differently, and the schedules were updated at different
times.
NET: No earlier than
TBD: To be determined
PDT: Pacific Daylight Time
PST: Pacific Standard Time
SLC: Space Launch Complex
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#112 by catdlr on 29 Jul, 2017 17:39
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Launch Alert
5:17 AM
Media sources report a Minuteman III missile is scheduled for launch this Wednesday, August 2, 2017 from Vandenberg AFB during a 12:01-6:01 a.m. PDT launch window. For details, go to:
http://lompocrecord.com/news/local/vandenberg-to-launch-unarmed-missile-wednesday-in-weapon-s-system/article_e26bbbfe-36ea-5775-9c33-4faaa1574e3e.html
http://www.ksby.com/story/36000088/vandenberg-afb-to-launch-icbm-early-wednesday -
#113 by catdlr on 01 Aug, 2017 03:24
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The following is a Vandenberg AFB news release. Questions or comments regarding this release should be directed to the originating organization.
MINUTEMAN III SCHEDULED TO LAUNCH
30th Space Wing Public Affairs / Published July 31, 2017
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug 2, between 12:01 a.m. to 6:01 a.m. PDT from north Vandenberg Air Force Base.
The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to validate and verify the effectiveness, readiness, and accuracy of the weapon system, according to Air Force Global Strike Command.
Col. Michael Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, is the launch decision authority.
"Team V is postured to work with Air Force Global Strike Command to test launch the Minuteman III missile," said Hough. "Our long history in partnering with the men and women of the 576th Flight Test Squadron shows that the Western Range stands ready and able to create a safe launch environment."
The 576th Flight Test Squadron will be responsible for installed tracking, telemetry, and command destruct systems on the missile.
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#114 by Targeteer on 01 Aug, 2017 21:29
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The weather forecast, for a ballistic missile test
L-1 Day Forecast
Western Range Operation Forecast
W8921
Issued: 1 Aug 17 / 0645L (1345Z)
Valid: 2 Aug 17 / 0001L - 0601L (0701Z - 1301Z)
Vehicle: Minuteman III
Location: VAFB LF-10
T-0 Forecast: High pressure dominates the west coast, with a thermal trough moving up from the south. Winds aloft will be primarily out of the east-southeast throughout the window with speeds reaching a maximum of 45 knots at T-0 between 35,000-37,000 feet. Some mid-level cloud cover will be present at T-0 and will lead to scattered rain showers between 1000Z and 1200Z driving an end of window POV of 20% for Disturbed Weather. Visibility will be restricted with marine layer fog during the count, but will not impact the mission. Ground winds will be light and primarily from the northwest at 5 – 8 knots at T-0, but variable through the window. Temperatures will range from 56 to 61°F. The overall POV for T-0 is 30% with Upper-Level Wind Shear being the only constraint of concern. By window close we add in the additional constraint of Disturbed Weather.
24 Hour Scrub Forecast: The region of high pressure remains in place with thermal troughing from the south, however winds in the mid-levels will be shifting to bring additional monsoonal moisture from the southeast. Max upper-level winds at T-0 will be from the southeast at 45 knots from 34,000-36,000 feet, and will keep steady through window close. Potential instability from the thermal trough combined with the midlevel moisture enhances the potential for rain showers and lightning in the area. Ground winds will be out of the northwest at 4 – 7 knots for T-0 and variable through the window. Temperatures will range from 59 to 64°F. The overall POV at T-0 will be 40% for Disturbed Weather, 20% for Lightning, 20% for Upper Level Wind Shear, and 10% for Cumulus Clouds.
Clouds:
Stratus
Altocumulus
Coverage:
6/8 ths
2/8 ths
Bases:
300 ft
16,000 ft
Tops:
700 ft
18,500 ft
Visibility: 1 - 2 miles
Weather: Fog
Wind: 320 - 350 at 5 - 8 knots
Temperature: 56 - 61° F
Overall probability of violating weather constraints at T-0: 30%
Area of concern: Upper-Level Wind Shear
Overall probability of violating weather constraints for 24 Hour Delay: 40%
Area of concern: Disturbed Weather (40%), Lightning (20%), Upper Level Wind Shear (20%), Cumulus Clouds (10%)
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#115 by Chris Bergin on 02 Aug, 2017 10:56
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From: 30th Space Wing Public Affairs, www.vandenberg.af.mil
MINUTEMAN III LAUNCHES FROM VANDENBERG
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched during an operational test at 2:10 a.m., PDT, here Aug. 2.
Col. Michael Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, was the launch decision authority.
"The seamless partnership of Team V and our Air Force Global Strike Command mission partners has resulted in another safe Minuteman III operational test launch," said Hough. "This combined team of the 90th Missile Wing, 576th Flight Test Squadron and 30th Space Wing is simply outstanding. Their efforts over the past few months show why they are among the most skilled operators in the Air Force."
For questions regarding the Vandenberg AFB range operations, contact 30th Space Wing Public Affairs at 805-606-3595 or email [email protected].
For queries regarding the ICBM test launch purpose and missile, contact AFGSC Public Affairs at 318-456-1305 or after hours call 318-532-1215 or email [email protected].
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#116 by Chris Bergin on 02 Aug, 2017 12:00
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#117 by catdlr on 16 Aug, 2017 03:53
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LAUNCH ALERT
Brian Webb
Ventura County, California
[email protected]
www.spacearchive.info
2017 August 15 (Tuesday) 19:24 PDT
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VANDENBERG AFB LAUNCH SCHEDULE
Launch
Time/Window
Date (PST/PDT) Vehicle Pad/Silo
-------- ----------------- ------------- --------
AUG 24 11:50-12:34 Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Taiwan's Formosat 5 satellite
SEP 11 To be announced Atlas V SLC-3E
Vehicle will launch the classified NROL-42 payload for the U.S.
National Reconnaissance Office. The Atlas V will use four solid rocket
motors.
SEP 30 06:30 Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
21-30
OCT 17 14:37 Minotaur C SLC-576E
Vehicle will launch six SkySat earth observation satellites
TBD 02:48 Delta II SLC-2W
Vehicle will launch the JPSS-1 weather satellite. The Delta II will
use nine solid rocket motors. This early morning launch could be
visually impressive in Santa Barbara County and visible for hundreds
of miles
Late NOV To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
31-40
DEC To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
41-50
DEC 13 To be announced Delta IV SLC-6
Vehicle will launch the NROL-47 payload for the U.S. National
Reconnaissance Office. The Delta IV will use two solid rocket motors
The above schedule is a composite of unclassified information
approved for public release from government, industry, and other
sources. It represents the Editor's best effort to produce a schedule,
but may disagree with other sources. Details on military launches are
withheld until they are approved for public release. For official
information regarding Vandenberg AFB activities, go to
http://www.vandenberg.af.mil.
All launch dates and times are given in Pacific Time using a 24-hour
format similar to military time (midnight = 00:00, 1:00 p.m. = 13:00,
11:00 p.m. = 23:00, etc.).
The dates and times in this schedule may not agree with those on other
online launch schedules, including the official Vandenberg AFB
schedule because different sources were used, the information was
interpreted differently, and the schedules were updated at different
times.
NET: No earlier than
TBD: To be determined
PDT: Pacific Daylight Time
PST: Pacific Standard Time
SLC: Space Launch Complex
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The following is a Vandenberg AFB media advisory. Please direct all
questions and comments to the originating organization.
FALCON 9 SCHEDULED TO LAUNCH
30th Space Wing Public Affairs
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Team Vandenberg is scheduled to
launch the FORMOSAT-5 satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space
Launch Complex-4 here Thursday, Aug. 24, between 11:50 a.m. and 12:34
p.m. PDT.
Col. Gregory E. Wood , 30th Space Wing vice commander, will be the
launch safety authority.
"We are proud to provide a safe and secure launch location for our
mission partners," said Wood. "This mission is the practical
demonstration of the professional spirit and teamwork found in the
everyday operations of Team Vandenberg and SpaceX."
The local community can view this launch from the Hawk's Nest on Hwy 1
south of Vandenberg Air Force Base's main gate. Gate opens at 10:30
a.m. and closes at 11:40 a.m. As a reminder the public is asked not to
bring or consume alcohol, smoke, nor have any open fires or barbeques.
Weapons are not allowed, additionally, the use of small unmanned
aerial systems within five miles of any active runway is prohibited.
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#118 by catdlr on 01 Sep, 2017 04:49
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LAUNCH ALERT
Brian Webb
[email protected]
www.spacearchive.info
2017 August 31 (Thursday) 19:39 PDT
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VANDENBERG AFB LAUNCH SCHEDULE
Launch
Time/Window
Date (PST/PDT) Vehicle Pad/Silo
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SEP 14 To be announced Atlas V SLC-3E
Vehicle will launch the classified NROL-42 payload for the U.S.
National Reconnaissance Office. The Atlas V will use four solid rocket
motors.
OCT 4 06:06 Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
21-30
OCT 17 14:37 Minotaur C SLC-576E
Vehicle will launch six SkySat earth observation satellites
NOV 10 02:48 Delta II SLC-2W
Vehicle will launch the JPSS-1 weather satellite. The Delta II will use
nine solid rocket motors. This early morning launch could be visually
impressive in Santa Barbara County and visible for hundreds of miles
Late NOV To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
31-40
DEC To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
41-50
DEC 13 To be announced Delta IV SLC-6
Vehicle will launch the NROL-47 payload for the U.S. National
Reconnaissance Office. The Delta IV will use two solid rocket motors
The above schedule is a composite of unclassified information
approved for public release from government, industry, and other
sources. It represents the Editor's best effort to produce a schedule,
but may disagree with other sources. Details on military launches are
withheld until they are approved for public release. For official
information regarding Vandenberg AFB activities, go to
http://www.vandenberg.af.mil.
All launch dates and times are given in Pacific Time using a 24-hour
format similar to military time (midnight = 00:00, 1:00 p.m. = 13:00,
11:00 p.m. = 23:00, etc.).
The dates and times in this schedule may not agree with those on other
online launch schedules, including the official Vandenberg AFB
schedule because different sources were used, the information was
interpreted differently, and the schedules were updated at different
times.
NET: No earlier than
TBD: To be determined
PDT: Pacific Daylight Time
PST: Pacific Standard Time
SLC: Space Launch Complex
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#119 by catdlr on 16 Sep, 2017 18:20
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LAUNCH ALERT
Brian Webb
[email protected]
www.spacearchive.info
2017 September 16 (Saturday) 05:19 PDT
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VANDENBERG AFB LAUNCH SCHEDULE
Launch
Time/Window
Date (PST/PDT) Vehicle Pad/Silo
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SEP 21 To be announced Atlas V SLC-3E
Vehicle will launch the classified NROL-42 payload for the U.S.
National Reconnaissance Office. The Atlas V will use four solid rocket
motors. The early portion of the launch could be visible over a wide
area due to the brilliant flame and thick smoke produced by the four
motors. Launch delayed from SEP 14 due to Hurricane Irma's arrival in
Florida.
OCT 4 06:06 Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
21-30. This launch occurs well before sunrise and could be visible over
a wide area due to the brilliant flame produced by the rocket's first
stage.
OCT 17 14:37 Minotaur C SLC-576E
Vehicle will launch six SkySat earth observation satellites
NOV 10 01:48 Delta II SLC-2W
Vehicle will launch the JPSS-1 weather satellite. The Delta II will use
nine solid rocket motors. This early morning launch could be visually
impressive in Santa Barbara County and visible for hundreds of miles.
Late NOV To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
31-40
DEC 13 To be announced Delta IV SLC-6
Vehicle will launch the NROL-47 payload for the U.S. National
Reconnaissance Office. The Delta IV will use two solid rocket motors.
JAN To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Iridium Next commercial communications satellites
41-50
The above schedule is a composite of unclassified information
approved for public release from government, industry, and other
sources. It represents the Editor's best effort to produce a schedule,
but may disagree with other sources. Details on military launches are
withheld until they are approved for public release. For official
information regarding Vandenberg AFB activities, go to
http://www.vandenberg.af.mil.
All launch dates and times are given in Pacific Time using a 24-hour
format similar to military time (midnight = 00:00, 1:00 p.m. = 13:00,
11:00 p.m. = 23:00, etc.).
The dates and times in this schedule may not agree with those on other
online launch schedules, including the official Vandenberg AFB
schedule because different sources were used, the information was
interpreted differently, and the schedules were updated at different
times.
TBD: To be determined
PDT: Pacific Daylight Time
PST: Pacific Standard Time
SLC: Space Launch Complex
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SECURITY POLICY
Launch Alert does not intentionally publish sensitive, potentially
sensitive, or inside information. All information comes from open
sources or is approved for public release.
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Copyright 2017, Brian Webb. All rights reserved. No portion of this
newsletter may be used without identifying Launch Alert as the
source and providing a functioning hyperlink or text that point to
http://www.spacearchive.info/newsletter.htm.