Pages 64-66, 71, 75 all have little nuggets of information. I thought the discussion of when SpaceX could declare mission success is interesting.
Pages 64-66, 71, 75 all have little nuggets of information. I thought the discussion of when SpaceX could declare mission success is interesting.
So a successful separation is not necessary for SpaceX to declare the launch successful? Just as long as the vehicle's reached the right orbit?
Pages 64-66, 71, 75 all have little nuggets of information. I thought the discussion of when SpaceX could declare mission success is interesting.
So a successful separation is not necessary for SpaceX to declare the launch successful? Just as long as the vehicle's reached the right orbit?
When they say "vehicle" there I think they mean NROL-76. It's just interesting that they coordinate ahead of time the conditions and timing for when to allow the launch provider to announce success.
Discussion of the octopus on page 17 was cool.
Great to see the dear people in the NRO have a good sense of humor, great read. Thanks for digging it out!