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PinIt! Share your photos of Atlas V national security mission launch from Florida Space Coast
Read full article: PinIt! Share your photos of Atlas V national security mission launch from Florida Space CoastWith skies painted pink and orange, United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Boeing calls off first Starliner astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket. Here’s what’s next
Read full article: Boeing calls off first Starliner astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket. Here’s what’s nextBoeing has called off its first astronaut launch because of a fluttering rocket valve.
PinIt! Share your photos of 1st-ever crewed Boeing Starliner launch from Florida’s Space Coast
Read full article: PinIt! Share your photos of 1st-ever crewed Boeing Starliner launch from Florida’s Space CoastThe first-ever crewed launch of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is set, taking off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule, the latest entry to space travel
Read full article: Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule, the latest entry to space travelBoeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA after years of delays and stumbles.
WATCH LIVE: ULA launches SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 mission from Florida
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: ULA launches SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 mission from FloridaUnited Launch Alliance will attempt to send its Atlas V rocket skyward from Cape Canaveral, carrying with it a payload meant to bolster U.S. “space domain awareness.”
These 5 small towns in Florida rank among most picturesque in the nation
Read full article: These 5 small towns in Florida rank among most picturesque in the nationThe study looked at 500 popular small towns in the country, using factors like search trends and photography popularity to determine the best of the best.
US weather satellite, test payload launched into space
Read full article: US weather satellite, test payload launched into spaceA satellite intended to improve weather forecasting and an experimental inflatable heat shield to protect spacecraft entering atmospheres have been launched into space from California.
WATCH AGAIN: ULA launches Atlas V rocket following initial launch cancelation
Read full article: WATCH AGAIN: ULA launches Atlas V rocket following initial launch cancelationUnited Launch Alliance launched its Atlas V rocket Friday evening after canceling a Thursday launch due to poor weather conditions.
WATCH AGAIN: Boeing Starliner test flight successfully launches from Cape Canaveral
Read full article: WATCH AGAIN: Boeing Starliner test flight successfully launches from Cape CanaveralBoeing’s reusable Starliner capsule embarked on its second-ever orbital test flight Thursday evening, taking off without a crew from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.
ULA officials make final preparations ahead of uncrewed Boeing Starliner launch
Read full article: ULA officials make final preparations ahead of uncrewed Boeing Starliner launchNASA and United Launch Alliance officials are preparing ahead of the launch of Boeing’s uncrewed Starliner capsule, scheduled to lift off Thursday night from Cape Canaveral.
Boeing prepares to launch Starliner capsule to space station in May after 2 previous attempts
Read full article: Boeing prepares to launch Starliner capsule to space station in May after 2 previous attemptsBoeing’s uncrewed Starliner capsule is set to launch from Cape Canaveral in May, the company announced Thursday.
WATCH: ULA launches weather satellite from Cape Canaveral
Read full article: WATCH: ULA launches weather satellite from Cape CanaveralA United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched a weather satellite to orbit Tuesday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on behalf of NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the company said.
Lucy in the sky! Atlas V rocket launches NASA spacecraft from Florida’s Space Coast
Read full article: Lucy in the sky! Atlas V rocket launches NASA spacecraft from Florida’s Space CoastNASA’s Lucy spacecraft is preparing to launch on top of an Atlas V rocket Saturday morning from Cape Canaveral in its first mission studying Jupiter’s asteroids.
Earth-monitoring Landsat 9 satellite launches in California
Read full article: Earth-monitoring Landsat 9 satellite launches in CaliforniaThe latest in a series of U.S. satellites that has recorded human and natural impacts on Earth’s surface for decades has been launched into orbit from California to ensure continued observations in the climate change era.
LAUNCH SCRUB: Boeing Starliner spacecraft launch to space station delayed
Read full article: LAUNCH SCRUB: Boeing Starliner spacecraft launch to space station delayedAfter nearly two years, Boeing will have to wait a little longer to redo its test flight to the International Space Station with its Starliner spacecraft.
Starliner arrives at launch facility ahead of test flight to space station
Read full article: Starliner arrives at launch facility ahead of test flight to space stationBoeing’s Starliner spacecraft was secured to the Atlas V rocket Saturday morning ahead of its test flight to the International Space Station targeted for later this month.
Boeing, NASA set March date for Starliner orbital test flight redo
Read full article: Boeing, NASA set March date for Starliner orbital test flight redoBoeing and NASA announced March 29, 2021 for the next launch of the capsule designed to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. There won’t be any humans on this flight but it’s the final test before Boeing can launch astronauts for NASA. Boeing revealed the mission patch for OFT-2 slated for March 2021 (WKMG 2020)After an extensive joint investigation with NASA, Boeing officials say they are ready for orbital flight test 2, or OFT-2. The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft near the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. If OFT-2 goes well, Starliner will next launch three NASA astronauts, Nicole Mann, Mike Fincke and Barry “Butch” Wilmore.
ULA launches national security satellite from Cape Canaveral
Read full article: ULA launches national security satellite from Cape CanaveralCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Launch Alliance rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Friday evening into a clear colorful sky carrying a secret spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office. The Atlas V rocket’s mission was to launch a satellite known as as NROL-101 for the National Reconnaissance Office. Liftoff happened after a few brief delays at 5:32 p.m. from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Space Launch Complex-41. The liftoff was scheduled for about 20 minutes earlier but ULA reported a timing issue with some engine valves that was quickly resolved. Meanwhile, downrange SpaceX is preparing to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center sending four astronauts to the International Space Station.
ULA delays Atlas V launch from Cape Canaveral due to Tropical Depression Eta
Read full article: ULA delays Atlas V launch from Cape Canaveral due to Tropical Depression EtaThe planned weekend launch of an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station will push into next week due to a tropical system near Florida, United Launch Alliance said Friday. Tropical Depression Eta, recently downgraded from hurricane status, is expected to strengthen and skirt the west coast of Florida, diminishing Atlas V’s chances of flying Sunday evening. Atlas V’s last launch attempt on Wednesday was scrubbed due to issues with the fueling system at Launch Complex 41, but ULA also confirmed the hardware has been fixed. “The issue with the remotely commanded ground system liquid oxygen valves has been resolved and the rocket and payload are healthy,” ULA said. Their Crew Dragon capsule is scheduled to launch from pad 39A at 7:49 p.m. Nov. 14.
ULA scrubs national security satellite liftoff from Cape Canaveral
Read full article: ULA scrubs national security satellite liftoff from Cape CanaveralCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – United Launch Alliance was preparing to launch one of its Atlas V workhorse rockets from Cape Canaveral Wednesday, offering a nice distraction from the ongoing ballot counting country-wide, however, due to a technical issue the liftoff has been delayed. The Atlas V rocket made the 1,800-feet journey to the launch pad for the second time Tuesday afternoon from the hangar at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. [RELATED: When is the next rocket launch from Florida?] Another NRO satellite launch was delayed a handful of times in August, September and October before ULA announced the launch was delayed indefinitely. The Falcon 9 will liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
No Election Day launch, ULA delays national security satellite liftoff
Read full article: No Election Day launch, ULA delays national security satellite liftoffCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Central Florida voters won’t see a rocket launch on Election Day after all. The #AtlasV stands atop its Cape Canaveral pad for Tuesday's #NROL101 launch in support of U.S. national security. Another NRO satellite launch was delayed a handful of times in August, September and October before ULA announced the launch was delayed indefinitely. The company is slated to launch a GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force and Air Force on Thursday. The Falcon 9 will liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
Atlas V rocket launch scheduled in Florida for Election Day
Read full article: Atlas V rocket launch scheduled in Florida for Election DayAll rights reserved)CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The same day Americans head to the polls to elect a president, ULA will launch a rocket into space. ULA tweeted Monday that it will attempt to launch an Atlas V rocket Nov. 3 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. [SPACE NEWS: When is next rocket launch from Florida?] The launch window opens at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 8:10 p.m. The rocket will carry the NROL101 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office.
ULA launches Atlas V carrying X-37B after initial launch was scrubbed
Read full article: ULA launches Atlas V carrying X-37B after initial launch was scrubbedThe rocket is carrying the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle under the newly formed U.S. Space Force. Liftoff of the United Launch Alliance #AtlasV rocket on the #USSF7 mission featuring the #X37B Orbital Test Vehicle for the United States Space Force! ULA will launch the spacecraft, which resembles a small space shuttle, on an Atlas V rocket Saturday from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The launch will mark the sixth flight of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle and the fourth launched aboard an Atlas V rocket. They were directly involved in building a satellite scheduled to launch into space May 16 aboard the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle.