Interesting that the X-37B returns to Atlas V after launching on Falcon 9 last time.....
This suggests that OTV-5 might return to Earth beforehand
#ULARocketShip has completed its first rocket-delivery voyage since getting a new name and livery. The vessel transported an #AtlasV from the factory to Cape Canaveral to launch the #AFSPC7 mission. Read more in our blog: ulalaunch.com/explore/blog-d…Watch highlights of the arrival:
https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/QuoteMay • Atlas 5 • AFSPC 7/OTV-6Launch period: TBDLaunch site: SLC-41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
May • Atlas 5 • AFSPC 7/OTV-6Launch period: TBDLaunch site: SLC-41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
How is AFSPC-07 looking ? still May or already more likely to be June ?
Good. In the ASOC being processed
https://www.ulalaunch.com/missions/atlas-v-ussf-7
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http://www.launchphotography.com/Delta_4_Atlas_5_Falcon_9_Launch_Viewing.htmlQuoteThe next United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral, flying with no solid rocket boosters, is scheduled to launch the sixth X-37B OTV mission, known as USSF-7, for the US Space Force on May 20.
The next United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral, flying with no solid rocket boosters, is scheduled to launch the sixth X-37B OTV mission, known as USSF-7, for the US Space Force on May 20.
“We have decided to continue with the USSF-7 launch,” Bongiovi said in a statement
Another #AtlasV launch campaign begins with Launch Vehicle on Stand (LVOS) day! Today at Cape Canaveral, technicians will start assembling the #AtlasV 501 rocket that will launch the United States Space Force-7 (#USSF7) mission. Watch for tweets throughout the day!