kkeenan 13 #1 November 19, 2010 A Delta 4 is planned for launch this evening at 6:06 pm (EST) from Cape Canaveral. This is the "Heavy Lift" version of the rocket, meaning that it has a triple-body first stage, and is one huge Mofo. This is the most powerful version of the Delta 4, and will be carrying a classified National Reconnaissance Office payload called "NROL-32". The payload is rumored to be a very large communications monitoring satellite, which has been called, "the biggest satellite in the world". Defense and technical aspects aside, this should be a very picturesque launch. It will be just after dark with a big moon coming up. Grab a beer and head down to the river for a great view. It should be very visible from the Titusville, DeLand, or Sebastian DZs For updates, check here: http://www.spaceflightnow.com/delta/d351/status.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #2 November 19, 2010 Man I should just move to the space coast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 633 #3 November 19, 2010 Thanks for the heads up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #4 November 19, 2010 Here is a very well-done video of the last Delta 4-Heavy launch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvYnUbXVY_0 If you like rockets, this one is a real badass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #5 November 19, 2010 cool what ever happened with the Shuttle launch?? did it Go??? or No... jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #6 November 19, 2010 Quote what ever happened with the Shuttle launch?? did it Go??? or No... STS-133 launch date is still under review. Work is under way to fix some cracks that were found in the External Tank. Launch has been tentatively set for Dec. 3 at 2:52 am. (EST). More info at: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #7 November 19, 2010 Delta 4 fueling is going well. All is still GO for a 6:06 pm (EST) launch. Nice set of rocket photos here: http://www.spaceflightnow.com/delta/d351/prelaunch/_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #8 November 19, 2010 Oopsie. Scrubbed. All this to find one missing Russian at Perris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,354 #9 November 19, 2010 Quote Oopsie. Scrubbed. All this to find one missing Russian at Perris. Well, isn't it obvious??? He must have "disappeared" there in order to covertly observe the Chinese ballistic missile test last week. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #10 November 20, 2010 Thats not a Rocket, it is simply a jet contrail...geezzz...haven;t you folks been reading SC? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #11 November 20, 2010 "Heard/Felt" a Delta 4 liftoff from Vandenburg a few years ago. My apartment was about 6 miles from the launch site. 3:30 am, "woke" me up, I was up and looking out the window before I was "awake". Amazing feeling.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #12 November 20, 2010 Quote"Heard/Felt" a Delta 4 liftoff from Vandenburg a few years ago. My apartment was about 6 miles from the launch site. 3:30 am, "woke" me up, I was up and looking out the window before I was "awake". Amazing feeling. Did it have a contrail?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #13 November 20, 2010 Some bad ass in flight footage, close up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB5_j1RYMYg&feature=related Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #14 November 21, 2010 Quote Oopsie. Scrubbed. Stupid rocket. New launch time is 5:58 pm (EST). Still going to look cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #15 November 21, 2010 Tonight? I can't find any info or coverage. Waaaa Edit: the link in your first post is showing video. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
