DocM Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 An enhanced Cygnus with 4 segments, this launch was delayed due to hydraulic issues with the Atlas V. Cargo: 3,502 kg http://www.orbitalatk.com/news-room/feature-stories/OA7-Mission-Page/default.aspx?prid=180 Quote Mission Update - March 9, 2017 Orbital ATK is honored to name the OA-7 Cygnus cargo delivery spacecraft after former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn. Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, was a lifelong pioneer of human spaceflight. Glenn paved the way for America’s space program, from moon missions, to the space shuttle and the International Space Station. His commitment to America's human space flight program and his distinguished military and political career make him an ideal honoree for the OA-7 Mission. Glenn passed away on December 8, 2016 and is survived by his wife of 73 years, Annie, and their children, John and Carolyn. Unobscured Vision and Jim K 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beittil Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 What's that... 3rd ULA vehicle getting some delay due to issues found while integrating the stack lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) Sounds right to me; not to mention that RD-180 engine miscue March 2016 on Cygnus OA-6. It came *very* close to a full failure due to a fuel mixture ratio valve malfunction. http://spaceflight101.com/cygnus-oa6/atlas-v-mrcv-valve-cuplrit-in-oa6-anomaly/ This one sounds like a bad actuator, maybe for thrust vectoring control. Edited March 16, 2017 by DocM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Atlas V issues push it into SpaceX's slot, moving SES-10 to the 29th. Launched Date: March 27 Launched Time: 1949-2019 EDT (2349-0019 GMT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beittil Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Well well, more schedule certainty and unmatched reliability at work Don't see ULA posting many of those flashy adds lately though, hehe. I wonder if SpaceX can have their slot back Draggendrop and DocM 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Just make some popcorn and sit back.... Draggendrop 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DocM Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) Streaming https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/#public http://www.ulalaunch.com Unobscured Vision 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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