Tag: Atlas V
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Atlas’ 600th Mission launches with DMSP F18 from Vandenberg
After nearly 52 years of venerable service to the United States and the world’s space endeavors, the veteran Atlas rocket vehicle has embarked on its 600th mission Sunday, launching the USAF Defense Meteorological Satellite Program F18 (DMSP F18) satellite from Vandenberg AFB on the newest member of the Atlas rocket family: the Atlas V. Atlas…
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STS-129 may slip several days due to Range battle with Atlas launch
From an official standpoint, STS-129 is continuing to target a November 12, though Shuttle manager John Shannon noted on Thursday that Atlantis will likely aim for a window between November 17-19 – due to an Eastern Range conflict with an Atlas V launch. Meanwhile, engineers are evaluating the shuttle and pad’s electrical systems, following “multiple…
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Atlas V launches classified PAN satellite for US Government
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket has launched with PAN, a classified satellite which will be operated by the US Government. The launch was on time, at the start of a two hour, nine minute launch window which opened at 21:35 GMT (17:35 local time). Unusually for an American government satellite, the agency responsible for…
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NASA Successfully Launches LRO/LCROSS for Return to the Moon
An Atlas V rocket carrying NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and sister payload Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) has launched from complex 41 at Cape Canaveral on Thursday evening. Both its payload passengers were successfully sent on their journey to the moon. Atlas V/Launch Overview: The veteran Atlas V rocket – making its 19th…
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LIVE: ULA Atlas V launches WGS-2 for USAF
United Launch Alliance (ULA) has launched the WGS-2 satellite on an Atlas V rocket, with lift-off from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral at 21:33 EDT, Friday. The launch was realigned following an issue with the Centaur LOX pump led to the termination of tanking and put pay to the March 17 launch attempt. Issue: The…
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SpaceDev announce Dream Chaser agreement with ULA Atlas V
SpaceDev have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United Launch Alliance (ULA) to pursue the potential of launching people and cargo in SpaceDev’s Dream Chaser vehicle atop of the Atlas V. Under a MOU recently finalized by the two companies, SpaceDev will work with ULA to explore the technical requirements for commercial launch services…
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Lockheed and Bigelow Human-Rated EELV deal
Lockheed Martin and Bigelow Aerospace have entered into a deal to move towards the use of the Atlas V for private manned space flight, NASASpaceFlight.com has exclusively learned. A formal agreement between the two companies to study Atlas V feasibility for space tourism – including up to 16 launches a year – will be announced…