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#460
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catdlr
on 29 Dec, 2023 02:58
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I just woke up and missed the lunch live. I just finished reviewing the coverage on this thread and wanted to thank Steven P. and Future Space Tourist for their coverage.
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#461
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 29 Dec, 2023 04:18
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#462
by
Josh_from_Canada
on 29 Dec, 2023 05:00
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What booster landed on what landing zone?
Did B1064 land on LZ-1 and B1065 land on LZ-2 or was it the other way around?
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#463
by
zubenelgenubi
on 29 Dec, 2023 07:49
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Bill Harwood lists the seconds of launch time when it is known and does not equal :00.
I take his tweet to mean liftoff was at 01:07:00 UTC.
https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/1740540091960037865
FH/X-37B: LIFTOFF! At 8:07pm EST (0107 UTC); this was SpaceX's 95th Falcon-family launch so far this year.
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#464
by
edkyle99
on 29 Dec, 2023 14:34
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14 hours later and no confirmation of - anything. Did USAF/USSF confirm payload separation, etc. in previous OTV missions? This one will be hard for amateurs to spot I think.
- Ed Kyle
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#465
by
gongora
on 29 Dec, 2023 14:41
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They sent out a press release around 1am EST announcing a successful launch.
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#466
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 29 Dec, 2023 14:50
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They sent out a press release around 1am EST announcing a successful launch.
Do you have a link to this? I can't find it on USSF/USSF SSC/Boeing's pages.
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#467
by
gongora
on 29 Dec, 2023 14:55
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They sent out a press release around 1am EST announcing a successful launch.
Do you have a link to this? I can't find it on USSF/USSF SSC/Boeing's pages.
It was emailed to their press mailing list.
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#468
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 29 Dec, 2023 15:16
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#469
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 29 Dec, 2023 15:30
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#470
by
GewoonLukas_
on 29 Dec, 2023 15:38
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Public confirmation of successful launch:
Successful launch of the U.S. Space Force USSF-52 mission on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the X-37B payload on board! Great effort from the entire team of government and industry partners for this launch! #USSF #SpaceStartsHere #SpaceSystemsCommand
https://twitter.com/USSF_SSC/status/1740773515807121828
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#471
by
catdlr
on 29 Dec, 2023 17:03
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#472
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 29 Dec, 2023 17:17
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https://twitter.com/boeingspace/status/1740798735834390877Success! 🚀
#X37B will build on its more than 3,774 days in space and 1.3 billion miles traveled during #OTV7 for the @SpaceForceDoD.
Read more about how this mission will contribute to long-term sustainability in orbit.
https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2023-12-29-Boeing-built-X-37B-Orbital-Test-Vehicle-Embarks-on-Seventh-MissionBoeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Embarks on Seventh Mission
- Mission will expand the United States Space Force's knowledge of the space environment by experimenting with future space domain awareness technologies
- Seventh flight follows record-breaking 908-day sixth mission
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing [NYSE: BA]-built X-37B autonomous spaceplane launched yesterday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, marking the beginning of its seventh mission.
"The X-37B government and Boeing teams have worked together to produce a more responsive, flexible, and adaptive experimentation platform," said William D. Bailey, Director, Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office. "The work they've done to streamline processes and adapt evolving technologies will help our nation learn a tremendous amount about operating in and returning from a space environment."
As it has with every mission, the Orbital Test Vehicle will validate new technologies, fostering innovation and pushing the boundaries of space exploration and utility. On this seventh flight, the X-37B will test future space domain awareness technology experiments that are integral in ensuring safe, stable and secure operations in space for all users of the domain.
"The technological advancements we're driving on X-37B will benefit the broader space community, especially as we see increased interest in space sustainability," said Michelle Parker, Space Mission Systems vice president at Boeing Defense, Space & Security. "We are pushing innovation and capability that will influence the next generation of spacecraft."
Since its inaugural launch in April 2010, the X-37B has consistently set new endurance records, surpassing the initial design mission duration of 270 days. Its sixth mission set a new record with an impressive 908-day journey before returning to Earth in November 2022.
The X-37B, which will now build on its more than 1.3 billion miles traveled during its 3,774 days in space, exemplifies the successful partnership between the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office and the United States Space Force. Boeing teams deliver program management, engineering, production, test and mission support.
In 2019, the X-37B was awarded the Robert J. Collier Trophy for advancing the performance, efficiency and safety of air and space vehicles.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at boeing.com/careers.
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#473
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 29 Dec, 2023 17:46
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#474
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 29 Dec, 2023 18:39
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#475
by
catdlr
on 29 Dec, 2023 21:22
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Here is Pete Carstens's video (It has both launches in this video).
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#476
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 29 Dec, 2023 22:51
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More side boaster landing shots I forgot to do this morning
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#477
by
Targeteer
on 30 Dec, 2023 00:57
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It has a designation but no sighting reports from the amateur spotting network, yet
58666 USA 349 2023-210A PAYLOAD US 2023-12-29 AFETR
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#478
by
SpaceCadet1983
on 30 Dec, 2023 02:00
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Payload flying today.
Are we sure that that's the OTV-7 Service Module and not the OTV-6 one? Sure looks like the USAFA's FalconSat8 there.
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#479
by
Targeteer
on 30 Dec, 2023 02:07
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