Posted on 09/17/2022 2:42:14 PM PDT by BenLurkin
It is the final rocket of its kind expected to launch from the base
The launch window is scheduled to open at 1:50 p.m. on Sept. 24. Col. Bryan Titus, Space Launch Delta 30 vice commander, will be the launch decision authority.
The Delta IV Heavy rocket is one of the world's most powerful rockets, Space Launch Delta 30 officials said. The NROL would be the tenth Delta IV from Vandenberg.
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Vandenberg?
Polar orbit for a reconnaissance satellite 🛰️?
Meanwhile in Florida SpaceX has been sidelined with crappy weather 4 days running.
CC
They’re trying again this evening after 7:00 if the weather finally cooperates.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdBwt8Ys4e8
I just peeked at the radar. It doesn’t look promising.
CC
Yes. The coastline at Vandenberg AFB California is facing south. (Just a tiny bit west.) So, by launching test ICBM rockets southwest towards the Hawaiian island radar stations, and polar satellites directly south over the south pole, there is no confusion about possuble nuke missile launches north towards Russia- the ex-Soviet Union.
Yes indeed very lucky to see a launch, night launches are the best
Already scrubbed. Try again tomorrow.
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