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#220
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 29 Oct, 2020 07:57
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Somebody posted a video! Flight is GT-236.
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#221
by
edkyle99
on 29 Oct, 2020 19:17
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#222
by
catdlr
on 30 Oct, 2020 00:50
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UNARMED MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH FROM VANDENBERG
30th Space Wing Public Affairs
The following is a news release from Vandenberg AFB:
UNARMED MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH FROM VANDENBERG
30th Space Wing Public Affairs
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base Thursday, Oct. 29, at 12:27 a.m. Pacific Time.
All test launches validate and verify the effectiveness, readiness and accuracy of the weapon system as they are conducted to test the entire intercontinental ballistic missile system, according to Air Force Global Strike Command.
Mr. Ron Cortopassi, 30th Space Wing executive director, was the launch decision authority.
“The ICBM test launch program demonstrates our Nation’s nuclear deterrence forces are safe, secure, effective and ready to defend the United States, and Vandenberg plays an integral part in providing the capabilities necessary to meet those test objectives,” said Cortopassi. “Even in times of global pandemic, our Airmen are able to provide the range support required to safely test an ICBM launch.”
Source: LaunchAlert
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#223
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 30 Oct, 2020 02:45
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#224
by
Lewis007
on 09 Nov, 2020 07:31
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#225
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 10 Nov, 2020 05:07
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From the article. The sign calls the mission GT 236GM-1. Other -1 missions are GT-200GM-1 and GT-208GM-1. I presume these are second attempts at launching the missile.
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#226
by
edzieba
on 10 Nov, 2020 12:26
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Does anyone have an explanation for that wild explosion-like effect on infrared near what must have been the end of the October 2 Minuteman 3 first stage burn? It's at 43 seconds into the video.
- Ed Kyle
Could be the first RCS pulse blowing port covers off. But with the subsequent footage showing separation of 2 additional objects - one of which appears to have its own exhaust plume - there's the low chance it was part of a countermeasure deployment sequence. Visually it would match well, the main point against would be that nobody wants to show off their penaids publicly if they can help it.
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#227
by
catdlr
on 04 May, 2021 05:52
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UNARMED MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH SCHEDULED
30th Space Wing Public Affairs
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, May 5, between 12:15 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. from north Vandenberg.
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.
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#228
by
russianhalo117
on 06 May, 2021 14:54
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UNARMED MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH SCHEDULED
30th Space Wing Public Affairs
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, May 5, between 12:15 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. from north Vandenberg.
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.
The launch was aborted during the terminal sequence per reports:
https://www.airforcemag.com/icbm-shuts-itself-down-before-launch-test-aborted/
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#229
by
catdlr
on 18 May, 2021 02:13
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LAUNCH ALERT
Brian Webb
[email protected]
www.spacearchive.info
2021 May 17 (Monday) 18:48 PDT
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VANDENBERG SFB LAUNCH SCHEDULE
All launch dates and times are subject to change.
Launch
Time/Window
Date (PST/PDT) Vehicle Pad/Silo
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Unknown Unknown Minuteman III ---
ICBM test launch. Vehicle will probably fly a ballistic trajectory
west to an impact area in the central Pacific. An attempt was made to
launch this vehicle on MAY 5, but the attempt was aborted before
liftoff
JUN 15 To be announced Firefly Alpha SLC-2W
Firefly Alpha first flight. Vehicle will carry multiple payloads into
orbit. This launch date is not certain.
SEP 1 To be announced Atlas V SLC-3
Vehicle will launch the LANDSAT 9 satellite into orbit
SEP To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch the WorldView Legion 1 and Legion 2 satellites
into orbit
NOV 24 To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART)
spacecraft
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 SFB activities, go to
http://www.vandenberg.spaceforce.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 SFB
schedule because different sources were used, the information was
interpreted differently, and the schedules were updated at different
times.
PDT: Pacific Daylight Time
PST: Pacific Standard Time
SLC: Space Launch Complex
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sensitive, or inside information. All information comes from open
sources or is approved for public release.
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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.
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#230
by
catdlr
on 01 Aug, 2021 05:45
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LAUNCH ALERT
Brian Webb
[email protected]
www.spacearchive.info
2021 July 31 (Saturday) 20:17 PDT
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VANDENBERG SFB LAUNCH SCHEDULE
All launch dates and times are subject to change.
Launch
Time/Window
Date (PST/PDT) Vehicle Pad/Silo
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NET AUG 10 To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Starlink internet satellites into orbit
AUG 31 To be announced Firefly Alpha SLC-2W
Firefly Alpha first flight. Vehicle will carry multiple payloads into
orbit. This launch date is not certain.
SEP 16 To be announced Atlas V SLC-3
Vehicle will launch the LANDSAT 9 satellite into orbit
OCT-DEC To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch the WorldView Legion 1 and Legion 2 satellites
into orbit
NOV 23 22:58 Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART)
spacecraft
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 SFB activities, go to
https://www.vandenberg.spaceforce.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 SFB
schedule because different sources were used, the information was
interpreted differently, and the schedules were updated at different
times.
NET: No earlier than
PDT: Pacific Daylight Time
PST: Pacific Standard Time
SLC: Space Launch Complex
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Copyright 2021, 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.
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#231
by
Yiosie
on 11 Aug, 2021 18:44
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MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH SHOWCASES READINESS OF U.S. NUCLEAR FORCE’S SAFE, EFFECTIVE DETERRENT
By Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs / Published August 11, 2021
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. --
Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test re-entry vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California Aug. 11 at 12:53 a.m. Pacific Time to demonstrate the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces and provide confidence in the lethality and effectiveness of the nation’s nuclear deterrent.
This launch involved a Hi Fidelity Joint Test Assembly re-entry vehicle that detonated conventional (i.e. non-nuclear) explosives prior to hitting the surface of the water approximately 4,200 miles downrange near Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. These test launches verify the accuracy and reliability of the ICBM weapon system, providing valuable data to ensure a continued safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent.
Finally launched after several months of delays.
https://www.afgsc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2727050/minuteman-iii-test-launch-showcases-readiness-of-us-nuclear-forces-safe-effecti/
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#232
by
russianhalo117
on 12 Aug, 2021 03:46
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MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH SHOWCASES READINESS OF U.S. NUCLEAR FORCE’S SAFE, EFFECTIVE DETERRENT
By Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs / Published August 11, 2021
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. --
Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test re-entry vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California Aug. 11 at 12:53 a.m. Pacific Time to demonstrate the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces and provide confidence in the lethality and effectiveness of the nation’s nuclear deterrent.
This launch involved a Hi Fidelity Joint Test Assembly re-entry vehicle that detonated conventional (i.e. non-nuclear) explosives prior to hitting the surface of the water approximately 4,200 miles downrange near Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. These test launches verify the accuracy and reliability of the ICBM weapon system, providing valuable data to ensure a continued safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent.
Finally launched after several months of delays.
https://www.afgsc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2727050/minuteman-iii-test-launch-showcases-readiness-of-us-nuclear-forces-safe-effecti/
MMIII test number was GTM-239 from LF-09:
https://www.facebook.com/30thSpaceWing/videos/351179316606267/
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#233
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 12 Aug, 2021 06:29
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Vandenberg video.
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#234
by
catdlr
on 02 Sep, 2021 02:59
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LAUNCH ALERT
Brian Webb
[email protected]
www.spacearchive.info
2021 September 1 (Wednesday) 19:04 PDT
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VANDENBERG SFB LAUNCH SCHEDULE
All launch dates and times are subject to change.
Launch
Time/Window
Date (PST/PDT) Vehicle Pad/Silo
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SEP 2 18:00-22:00 Firefly Alpha SLC-2W
Firefly Alpha first flight. Vehicle will carry multiple payloads into
orbit.
SEP 23 11:11 Atlas V SLC-3
Vehicle will launch the LANDSAT 9 satellite into orbit
SEP 30 To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch Starlink 2-1 internet satellites into orbit
NOV 23 22:58 Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART)
spacecraft
DEC 31 To be announced Atlas V SLC-3
Vehicle will launch the JPSS-2 environmental satellite into orbit
NET MAR To be announced Falcon 9 SLC-4E
Vehicle will launch the WorldView Legion 1 and Legion 2 satellites
into orbit
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 SFB activities, go to
https://www.vandenberg.spaceforce.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 SFB
schedule because different sources were used, the information was
interpreted differently, and the schedules were updated at different
times.
NET: No earlier than
PDT: Pacific Daylight Time
PST: Pacific Standard Time
SLC: Space Launch Complex
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Copyright 2021, 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.
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#235
by
Yiosie
on 09 Sep, 2021 23:22
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Missile Defense Test ScheduledVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – A U.S. Missile Defense Agency flight test of a Ground-based Interceptor missile is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 12, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, conducted by Space Launch Delta 30, the Missile Defense Agency, and U.S. Northern Command.
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#236
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 10 Sep, 2021 05:55
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The BGI test might be GM BVT-03.
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#237
by
Vahe231991
on 10 Sep, 2021 19:39
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Lest anyone forget, the title of this thread should be changed to "Vandenberg Space Force Base - Missile Test notices" because Vandenberg Air Force Base was renamed Vandenberg Space Force Base a few months ago.
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#238
by
catdlr
on 11 Sep, 2021 03:45
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Lest anyone forget, the title of this thread should be changed to "Vandenberg Space Force Base - Missile Test notices" because Vandenberg Air Force Base was renamed Vandenberg Space Force Base a few months ago.
I just submitted a request to the Mods. Thanks, Tony
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#239
by
russianhalo117
on 13 Sep, 2021 03:38
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