Update 8PM ET, Dec 4th: The United Launch Alliance has postponed the launch of the US Space Force’s Space Test Program 3 (STP-3) mission until Monday, December 6 due to a leak in the Earth’s First Propulsion Rocket (RP-1) storage tank. Lifoff will take place on December 6 at 4:04 AM ET (0904 GMT).
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida – United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched Atlas V missile In Space, early Sunday morning (December 5), you can follow the event live online.
The two-stage rocket will lift off from Space Launch Complex 41 at 04:04 EDT (0904 GMT) here at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying a mix of payloads for the spacecraft. US Space Force On a mission called STP-3 (Space Test Program-3).
You can view files Zondag missile launch Here on Space.com, courtesy of ULA, or directly through the company.
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The 196-foot (59.7-meter) rocket is designed to launch in its largest configuration, the 551. This means that the missile is powered by five solid-belt rocket motors and a single-engine Centaur upper stage, with an internal payload containing a 16.4-foot fairing width ( 5 metres).
This version of the Atlas V has launched a number of powerful payloads over the years, including Curiosity and Submit Mars rover.
The rocket blasted off toward the launch pad on Friday (December 3), traveling 550 meters from ULA’s vertical integration facility to the platform.
There are two satellites tucked into the payload streamer, each with a series of technology models and experiments that will be tested in orbit.
Most payloads are flagged, which is sponsored by the US Army’s Space Testing Program – a division that oversees space-related activities at the Department of Defense. However, the two largest satellites, known as STPSat-6, also carry NASA’s New Laser Communications Payload.
Also on board is a National Nuclear Security Administration payload designed to detect nuclear explosions from space.
The smaller satellite, known as LDPE-1 (EPSA Long Range Spacecraft), will test the space propulsion system and other technologies.
The Sunday morning launch will be ULA’s Flight 190 and the company’s longest mission to date, according to ULA representatives.
“STP-3 is a unique mission, as Atlas V will deliver STP-3 directly to geosynchronous equatorial orbit (GEO). This orbital insertion is very complex and requires three burners of centaurs and two sails,” said Gary Wentz, Vice President of ULA. minutes, a capability unique to Atlas V. It’s our longest mission to date, seven hours and ten minutes until the spacecraft’s final chapter. For government and commercial programs, in a statement.
The launch comes on the heels of this year’s 27th SpaceX rocket launch, which was launched Thursday evening (December 2) from a nearby platform. 50 satellites launched into orbit, including 48 from Starlink’s online affiliate.
Meteorologists said the space delta 45 there 90% chance of getting favorable conditions Departing on time in the early hours of Sunday morning. Weather deteriorated slightly on Monday (December 4) to try scheduled backups if needed.
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