Tag: Atlas V
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ULA Atlas V launches Landsat DCM spacecraft
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Altas V has launched its second mission in just a few short weeks, lofting the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) satellite into orbit. Launch from Space Launch Complex -3 (SLC-3) at Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) in Californian was on time at 6:02pm UTC. Atlas V Launch: LDCM is a…
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ULA Altas V successfully launches with TDRS-K
NASA’s latest Tracking and Data Relay Satellite was carried into orbit atop an Atlas V rocket Wednesday night. The launch of TDRS-K, the eleventh satellite in NASA’s TDRS programme, occured at the start of a 40-minute window at 01:48 UTC Thursday morning (20:48 EST on Wednesday). Atlas V/TDRS-K Launch: The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite…
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ULA Atlas V duo preparing for key NASA launches
Two United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rockets are preparing to launch on opposite coastlines of the United States just days apart. On the east coast, an Atlas V is scheduled to launch NASA’s TDRS-K satellite on January 30, while on the west coast another Atlas V is preparing for the February 11 launch of…
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ULA Atlas V launches X-37B on OTV-3 mission
United Launch Alliance have launched the third X-37B mission from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Liftoff of the spaceplane, aboard an Atlas V 501 from Space Launch Complex 41, is scheduled for 18:03 UTC (13:03 EST). Atlas V Launch: The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle 3, or OTV-3, mission is the third spaceflight of the X-37 programme,…
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Atlas V green light after RL-10 is exonerated during Delta IV anomaly review
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) are clear to resume launches of their Atlas V rocket, after a review into an anomaly with their Delta IV Upper Stage, during the launch of the GPS IIF-3 satellite, reached a key stage. The green light allows for launches of the Atlas V – which shares commonality via the…
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ULA: Launch services customers class reliability as their main consideration
The ever-competitive launch services market has once again been thrown into the spotlight, with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk promoting the low cost of his vehicles, claiming Arianespace’s Ariane 5 has “no chance” of competing with his Falcon rockets on price. However, another big player in the market – the United Launch Alliance (ULA) – believe…
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AEHF-2 handed over to the USAF after completing on-orbit testing
Lockheed Martin have completed the on-orbit testing of the second Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite, allowing for Satellite Control Authority (SCA) to be turned over to the US Air Force (USAF) team at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California for its operation role. Happy AEHF-2: AEHF-2 was launched on May 4, by…
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Modifications planned for Atlas V SLC-41 Pad and SLS Mobile Launcher
United Launch Alliance (ULA) have recruited Hensel Phelps to design the modifications to their Atlas V pad at Space Launch Complete 41 (SLC-41) at Cape Canaveral ahead of hosting human rated vehicles. The Orlando company previously constructed the Ares Mobile Launcher (ML), which is also set to be modified to host the Space Launch System…
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Atlas V completes SAA milestones in preparation for crewed launches
The famous Atlas rocket continues to show it’s ready to once again launch humans into space, following the completion of NASA’s Space Act Agreement (SAA) milestones. Although the Atlas V is still in a competition to launch US astronauts, this latest milestone “establishes a technical foundation for potentially certifying its Atlas V rocket” as a…
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ULA interested in launching Atlas V or Delta IV from KSC
As the United Launch Alliance (ULA) look forward to a potential surge in activity later this decade, the question of requiring additional launch infrastructure to cater for demand has led to discussions with the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The discussions may result in Atlas V or Delta IV rockets launching from a former Shuttle launch…