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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29262.jpg) Jeff Foust ‏@jeff_foust  (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust)  10 ч.10 часов назад (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/788205388239933440)  
Q: "What's next for Cygnus and Antares?" Culbertson: "Launch again." #OA5 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA5?src=hash)

Цитировать http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/01/orbital-atk-oa-6-cygnus-antares-return/
"The OA-5 flight is going to use a different set of hardware and we just received those cores – the stage one core, which is the tank set and the airframe. We received two of those on a ship from Ukraine – (KB) Yuzhnoye and Yuzhmash build those for us. So now we have three cores at Wallops and that second core is going to be used for OA-5," Eberly added. 

ЦитироватьAtlas 5 rocket to launch space station cargo delivery mission in March             
 November 4, 2016 (http://spaceflightnow.com/2016/11/) Justin Ray (http://spaceflightnow.com/author/justin-sfn-ray/)
 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/155167.jpg) (http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/av_gpsiif12_l1125201660005PM63.jpg)File photo of Atlas 5 launch. Credit: ULA

CAPE CANAVERAL — Calling on the Atlas 5 rocket to flex its muscles one more time, Orbital ATK will partner with United Launch Alliance once again to send a massive load of supplies to the International Space Station astronauts early next year.
In what becomes the first rocket flight booked under ULA's new RapidLaunch contracting service to substantially shorten the time between signing a contract and liftoff, this new launch is scheduled to occur just four months from now.
The Atlas 5 will launch the Cygnus cargo freighter to the station in March, departing from Cape Canaveral on Orbital ATK's commercial OA-7 cargo-delivery mission.
It will be the third such launch for the rocket and automated ship, following successes last December and this past March, as part of Orbital ATK's space station resupply contract issued by NASA to ensure a steady supply line to the station from U.S. soil.
But with NASA's other commercial delivery firm — the SpaceX fleet and Dragon capsules — currently grounded and having already missed a planned November cargo run, the agency is relying on Orbital ATK, the Russians and Japanese to bring the needed food, clothing, spare parts and experiments to the space station.
The new Atlas 5 launch will enable Orbital ATK to deliver a heavier load of cargo and NASA believes in the dependability of the rocket.
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Cygnus at the space station. Credit: NASA

A Cygnus reached the station last month with over 5,000 pounds of supplies after launching atop Orbital ATK's own Antares rocket. It was the first such flight for the booster in two years, a lull instigated by the 2014 explosion of an Antares and Orbital ATK's decision to replace the main engines with a different design.
But the more-powerful Atlas 5 rocket can launch over 7,700 pounds of provisions inside a Cygnus, and the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday night that NASA has pushed Orbital ATK to buy another Atlas 5 for its greater lift capacity and reliability record.
Sources told Spaceflight Now that the Atlas 5 would launch the OA-7 mission in March and that Orbital ATK was working with Kennedy Space Center to book facility time to process the Cygnus.
It was not immediately clear if NASA or Orbital ATK would pay for the extra costs associated with the Atlas 5 rocket.
Orbital ATK is under contract to deliver over 63,000 pounds of supplies to the space station via 10 missions through 2018. A follow-on contract has awarded a minimum of six missions through 2024.
Atlas 5 was the gap-filler during Orbital ATK's Antares problem period, prompting the firm to buy one, then two ULA rockets to fulfill its obligations to the space station program.
Flown 65 times since 2002, the Atlas 5 has performed 25 flights dedicated to the Defense Department, 14 commercial missions, 13 for the National Reconnaissance Office and 13 for NASA.
The new Cygnus launch will be accommodated by ULA's plan to bolster its vehicle production and create more launch opportunities on the manifest. A spring launch slot was available for Orbital ATK to reserve on short notice.

** CYGNUS FLIGHT HISTORY **
Demo — Antares — 1,299 pounds — Launched Sept. 18, 2013
 CRS-1 — Antares — 2,780 pounds — Launched Jan. 9, 2014
 CRS-2 — Antares — 3,293 pounds — Launched July 13, 2014
 CRS-3 — Antares — 4,883 pounds — Launched Oct. 28, 2014 *Failure
 CRS-4 — Atlas 5 — 7,746 pounds — Launched Dec. 6, 2015
 CRS-5 — Atlas 5 — 7,758 pounds — Launched March 22, 2016
 CRS-6 — Antares — 5,163 pounds — Launched Oct. 17, 2016

Цитироватьhttp://www.wsj.com/articles/nasa-said-to-opt-for-atlas-v-rocket-to-ease-short-term-concerns-over-space-station-supplies-1478216867

NASA Said to Opt for Atlas V Rocket to Ease Short-Term Concerns Over Space Station SuppliesMove comes less than three weeks after Orbital ATK's Antares rocket resumes shipments

By ANDY PASZTOR

Nov. 3, 2016 7:47 p.m. ET

Less than three weeks after Orbital ATK (http://quotes.wsj.com/OA) Inc.'s Antares rocket resumed launching supplies (http://www.wsj.com/articles/orbital-atks-unmanned-antares-rocket-achieves-smooth-return-to-flight-1476750109)to the international space station with some fanfare, NASA wants the booster to temporarily stand down, according to industry officials.

Instead of using the redesigned Antares—which bounced back from a catastrophic explosion after liftoff in 2014—to ship supplies into orbit early next year, these officials said, senior program managers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have devised an alternate plan. They want the next flight of Orbital's unmanned Cygnus cargo capsule to ride on top of an Atlas V, a rocket produced by another company that can lift heavier loads and has a superior reliability record.

The Atlas V, manufactured by a joint venture between Boeing (http://quotes.wsj.com/BA) Co. and Lockheed Martin (http://quotes.wsj.com/LMT)Corp., is the Pentagon's primary large rocket, boasting a long legacy of excellent performance, dependability and more than 60 successful national-security and other missions in a row. United Launch Alliance, which builds and operates the rocket, also is known for the predictability of its launch schedules—an especially important attribute now for NASA decision makers.

The shift, which surprised many aerospace experts and caught even senior Orbital officials flat footed, according to people familiar with the matter, underscores NASA's desire to have greater assurance that the orbiting laboratory will have adequate supplies and material for experiments in the short term. A NASA announcement could come as quickly as the next few days, these people said.

Antares successfully shipped cargo to the space station before its 2014 accident, and is expected to resume unmanned shipments from the Wallops Island launchpad offshore Virginia later in 2017.

But for now, NASA effectively decided it wants an added insurance policy for both schedule and mission assurance.

The agency is particularly concerned about the tempo of supply flights because Elon Musk (http://www.wsj.com/news/author/1173)'s Space Exploration Technologies Corp., the other commercial cargo supplier, currently has suspended all shipments pending completion of an investigation into the second explosion of the company's Falcon 9 (http://www.wsj.com/articles/spacex-leads-probe-into-falcon-9-rocket-explosion-1473376404) in roughly a year.

With the Falcon 9 temporarily grounded, a replacement Atlas V, slated to blast off from Florida in February or March, could carry nearly 1,000 pounds more into orbit than an Antares.

Recently, industry and Pentagon officials have said the next Falcon 9 flight is unlikely before mid-January. SpaceX, as Mr. Musk's closely held company is known, has repeatedly said it intends to resume Falcon 9 operations by the end the year.

During Orbital's discussions with NASA, according to industry officials familiar with the matter, the company acknowledged it would have faced a hard time complying with NASA's upcoming launch deadlines. Orbital still plans to make two launches from the Wallops Island facility in 2017.

NASA's decision surprised industry experts partly because agency officials recently said they felt comfortable with supply levels on board the space station.

In a statement Thursday, a NASA spokeswoman reiterated that Russian and Japanese cargo vehicles are expected to link up with the space station this year, but she didn't comment on the Atlas V issue. The statement added: "We're working with all of our partners at this time on range availability, space station traffic and other factors to ensure we continue operation of the station in a safe and effective way."

Цитироватьpnetmon пишет:
Интересно когда полетит на Антаресе, ведь это сообщение не говорит о проблемах Антареса, а только что нужно доставить на носителе подтвердившем надежность ранее.

ЦитироватьLRV_75 пишет:

Цитироватьpnetmon пишет:
Интересно когда полетит на Антаресе, ведь это сообщение не говорит о проблемах Антареса, а только что нужно доставить на носителе подтвердившем надежность ранее.

Это говорит о том, что проблемы у НАСА, т.к. они видят, что у обоих участников программы по доставке грузов на МКС ненадежные ракеты или мало статистики. При этом программе уже 10 лет.

Цитироватьpnetmon пишет:

Интересно когда полетит на Антаресе, ведь это сообщение не говорит о проблемах Антареса, а только что нужно доставить на носителе подтвердившем надежность ранее.

ЦитироватьSalo пишет:
** CYGNUS FLIGHT HISTORY **
 Demo — Antares — 1,299 pounds — Launched Sept. 18, 2013
 CRS-1 — Antares — 2,780 pounds — Launched Jan. 9, 2014
 CRS-2 — Antares — 3,293 pounds — Launched July 13, 2014
 CRS-3 — Antares — 4,883 pounds — Launched Oct. 28, 2014 *Failure
 CRS-4 — Atlas 5 — 7,746 pounds — Launched Dec. 6, 2015
 CRS-5 — Atlas 5 — 7,758 pounds — Launched March 22, 2016
 CRS-6 — Antares — 5,163 pounds — Launched Oct. 17, 2016

ЦитироватьApollo13 пишет:
Ради 300 кг переплачивать 50 млн? Собственно НАСА все равно. Это Орбитал попал.

ЦитироватьApollo13 пишет:
+10% груза и + 60% цены.

ЦитироватьGeorge пишет:
Ведь, кроме этого, у НАСА могут быть сомнения в РН "Антарес" из-за состояния "Южмаша", где производится первая ступень РН. НАСА там уже было и видело все воочию. 

ЦитироватьGeorge пишет:
Полагаю, что главное тут это количество груза. Так как "Драгон" не летает, возник дефицит "подвижного состава" для отправки грузов на МКС, а также более грузоподъемного корабля. Из таблицы видно, что "Сингус" на "Атлас-5" берет на треть больше грузов, чем на "Антаресе".

ЦитироватьGeorge пишет:
"Сигнус" на "Атлас-5" берет больше. МКС много потребляет....

Цитироватьpnetmon пишет:
Первую ступень для этого запуска уже испытывали в мае, и как пишут сейчас все было хорошо, хотя ранее писали о замечаниях.

ЦитироватьSalo пишет:
But the more-powerful Atlas 5 rocket can launch over 7,700 pounds of provisions inside a Cygnus, and the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday night that NASA has pushed Orbital ATK to buy another Atlas 5 for its greater lift capacity and reliability record.
Sources told Spaceflight Now that the Atlas 5 would launch the OA-7 mission in March and that Orbital ATK was working with Kennedy Space Center to book facility time to process the Cygnus.
It was not immediately clear if NASA or Orbital ATK would pay for the extra costs associated with the Atlas 5 rocket.

ЦитироватьСтарый пишет:
Что за зрада? Как это Атлас от старых грандов оказался лучше чем Антарес от предприимчивых новых частников?  :evil:  Где ВалериJ?  :evil:

Цитировать43 мин.43 минуты назад (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/794550263235407877)
Orbital ATK Statement on OA-7 Cygnus now riding on an Atlas V. Has been known for a while, but WSJ blurted it out ahead of the announcement.
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ЦитироватьFull statement from Orbital ATK about OA-7's move to Atlas V (https://www.reddit.com/r/OrbitalATK/comments/5b41i6/full_statement_from_orbital_atk_about_oa7s_move/) (self.OrbitalATK (https://www.reddit.com/r/OrbitalATK/))

Following a successful Antares launch for the recent OA-5 Commercial Resupply Services mission and subsequent rendezvous and berthing of the Cygnus spacecraft with the International Space Station, Orbital ATK has responded to NASA's needs for enhanced schedule assurance for cargo deliveries and maximum capacity of critical supplies to the space station in 2017 by once again partnering with United Launch Alliance to launch Cygnus aboard an Atlas V for the upcoming OA-7 mission in the spring timeframe. The company will be ready to support three cargo resupply missions to the station next year, and will work with NASA to finalize the flight schedule.
The schedule provides margin flexibility for the entire Antares workforce, who worked tirelessly for the past several months to prepare and successfully launch the upgraded rocket from Wallops Island on the OA-5 mission. This plan also allows NASA to again capitalize on the operational flexibility built into Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft to assure the space station receives a steady and uninterrupted flow of vital supplies, equipment and scientific experiments. With four Antares launches from October 2016 to early 2018, together with the Atlas V rocket, this plan represents the company's commitment to establishing schedules that are realistic and achievable.
Orbital ATK's remaining missions to be conducted in 2017 and 2018 under the CRS-1 contract will launch aboard the company's Antares rockets from NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

ЦитироватьOrbital to launch next Cygnus mission on Atlas 5
by Jeff Foust (http://spacenews.com/author/jeff-foust/) — November 4, 2016
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An Atlas 5 carrying a Cygnus cargo spacecraft lifts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in March. Orbital ATK will use an Atlas 5 again in the spring of 2017 for another Cygnus mission. Credit: NASA TV  
 
WASHINGTON — Citing a desire to both maximize the cargo delivered to the International Space Station and ensure it stays on schedule, Orbital ATK said Nov. 4 it will launch its next Cygnus mission on an Atlas 5 rather than its own Antares rocket.
Orbital ATK said that the OA-7 Cygnus mission, previously planned to launch on an Antares rocket from Wallops Island, Virginia, will instead launch on a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in the spring of 2017. The company said this is a one-time arrangement, with future Cygnus launches returning to the Antares.
The shift in launch vehicles for OA-7 was a "collaborative effort" between NASA and Orbital ATK, said Frank DeMauro, vice president of human space systems in the company's Space Systems Group. "We jointly realized that getting a little more cargo on OA-7 in the spring was in NASA's interest," he said in a Nov. 4 interview. "We jointly realized that having the highest assurance that we could meet the schedule was also in NASA's interest."
Launching on an Atlas, DeMauro said, allows the Cygnus to carry more than 300 kilograms of additional cargo versus using an Antares. The OA-7 mission will be able to accommodate more than 3,500 kilograms of cargo in its pressurized module, as well as an external cubesat deployer from NanoRacks, bringing its total capacity to about 3,600 kilograms.
DeMauro said there were no issues with the upgraded version of the Antares that launched for the first time Oct. 17 on the OA-5 Cygnus mission. However, moving the launch to the Atlas does give the company's workforce "margin flexibility" to prepare for the next launch, which now is likely to take place in the middle of 2017. "It is fair to say that the Atlas will have a higher probability of supporting that mission in the spring, even though we do believe Antares would have done that," he said.
 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/155550.jpg) (http://spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cygnus-atlasfairing.jpg)An Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft is encapsulated inside the payload fairing for a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket at NASA's Kennedy Space Center prior to a December 2015 launch. Credit: United Launch Alliance
That additional performance and schedule assurance comes as two other cargo spacecraft that support the ISS suffer delays. Launches of SpaceX Dragon spacecraft are on hold as the company continues an investigation into a Sept. 1 explosion of a Falcon 9 during preparations for a static-fire test. The next Dragon mission, previously scheduled for November, is now expected to take place no earlier than January, depending on when the Falcon 9 returns to service.
A Japanese H-2 Transfer Vehicle mission also experienced delays because of a spacecraft leak found during launch preparations. That mission, originally planned to launch in early October, is now scheduled for Dec. 9.
DeMauro said Orbital ATK's Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) contract with NASA gives the company flexibility to switch launch vehicles for Cygnus missions. He declined, though, to discuss any increased costs to Orbital ATK by switching launch vehicles or if NASA will pay more for this mission as a result, citing proprietary company financial information.
"We are still working to finalize the details of this change," he said. "While we expect it to go forward, we're still working through the final details."
From an operational standpoint, DeMauro said there will be little difference between OA-7 and two previous Cygnus missions that launched on Atlas 5 vehicles in December 2015 and March 2016. Orbital ATK ordered those launches to continue cargo services after the failure of an Antares rocket carrying another Cygnus spacecraft in October 2014.
DeMauro said the company will use the same payload processing facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for the OA-7 mission as it did for the two previous ones, and follow similar procedures to prepare the spacecraft for launch. "That's one of the things that enabled such a quick turnaround," he said.
After OA-7, DeMauro said Orbital ATK will resume using Antares vehicles for Cygnus mission for the remainder of its current CRS contract, likely to run through 2018. That includes two Antares launches in the second half of 2017 and two in 2018. The exact schedule of missions will depend on the overall ISS schedule and when NASA needs those missions to fly, he said.

ЦитироватьApollo13 пишет:
Ради 300 кг переплачивать 50 млн? Собственно НАСА все равно. Это Орбитал попал.

ЦитироватьCRS-5 — Atlas 5 — 7,758 pounds — Launched March 22, 2016 
CRS-6 — Antares — 5,163 pounds — Launched Oct. 17, 2016

Цитироватьuncle_jew пишет:
Откуда взялась цифра в 300кг?

ЦитироватьPeter B. de Selding ‏@pbdes  (https://twitter.com/pbdes)  39 мин.39 минут назад (https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/795998089140113408)
Orbital CEO: No decision on buying Atlas 5 for NASA ISS cargo; but seems prudent to add to 3 Antares missions in 12 months from early 2017.

ЦитироватьApollo13 пишет
Отсюда

ЦитироватьPaleopulo пишет:

ЦитироватьApollo13 пишет
Отсюда

Непонятна дата для ОА-5 - 16 марта 2016 г. Написано "доставлено", но состоялась же она 17 октября. Это с АТК'шного сайта табличка?

Цитировать https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/791386831338278912
Jeff Foust ‏@jeff_foust  (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust) 26 окт. (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/791386831338278912)
At Von Braun Symp. Orbital's Frank DeMauro shows this chart of upcoming Cygnus cargo missions (ignore the error in the OA-5 launch date).

Цитироватьpnetmon пишет:
ignore the error in the OA-5 launch date

ЦитироватьNov. 9, 2016
NASA, Orbital ATK Target Spring 2017 for Next Cargo Mission  
 
Orbital ATK has contracted with United Launch Alliance (ULA) for an Atlas V rocket for the company's next cargo resupply mission for NASA to the International Space Station. This will be Cygnus' third flight atop an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Launch is targeted for spring 2017.
This mission is one of Orbital ATK's previously awarded 11 missions under its first commercial resupply services (CRS-1) contract with NASA. Both the agency and Orbital ATK mutually agreed to use of the Atlas V in order to expedite the company's seventh contracted resupply mission, and their CRS-1 contract was modified Nov. 8, 2016.
"We're continuously working with all our partners on range availability, space station traffic and other factors to maximize utilization, operation of the station in a safe and effective way as we use it as our test bed for preparing for longer duration missions farther into the solar system, including the Journey to Mars," said Kirk Shireman, manager, ISS Program at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
NASA, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport and Orbital ATK continue to work toward the next Antares launch from the agency's Wallops Flight Facilities in Virginia. Missions from that facility will resume with Orbital ATK's eighth and subsequent resupply missions to the station next year.
Orbital ATK launched a successful flight (http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-space-station-cargo-launches-from-virginia-on-orbital-atk-resupply-mission) Oct. 17 from Wallops on its upgraded Antares. By contracting with ULA for its next flight, the company will be able to meet NASA's near and long term cargo needs.
"The schedule provides margin flexibility for our Antares workforce, who worked tirelessly for the past several months to prepare and successfully launch the upgraded rocket from Wallops Island on our sixth contracted commercial resupply services mission," said Frank DeMauro, vice president, Orbital ATK. "This plan also allows NASA to again capitalize on the operational flexibility built into Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft to assure the space station receives a steady and uninterrupted flow of vital supplies, equipment and scientific experiments."
NASA and its partners' long-term planning for operating the station ensures that astronauts aboard the station are safe and have sufficient supplies. In addition to the recent Cygnus delivery to station, a Russian Progress and Japanese HTV will carry additional cargo to the orbiting laboratory before the end of the year.
NASA's and the National Lab's research and technology development activities continue aboard the space station. Keep up with the International Space Station, and its research and crews, at: http://www.nasa.gov/station (http://www.nasa.gov/station)
Learn more about Orbital ATK's missions at: http://www.nasa.gov/orbitalatk (http://www.nasa.gov/orbitalatk)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/186040.jpg) Chris B - NSF ‏@NASASpaceflight  (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight)  6 ч.6 часов назад (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/798168991684591617)  
FEATURE ARTICLE: As OA-7 Cygnus moves to Atlas V, high praise noted for Antares RTF - https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/11/oa-7-atlas-v-high-praise-antares-rtf/ ... (https://t.co/e1SnzgFttp) - by @CwG_NSF (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF)
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  (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/186040.jpg) Chris B - NSF ‏@NASASpaceflight  (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight)  7 ч.7 часов назад (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/798162264960471040)  
Up next is a feature article via @CwG_NSF (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF) after speaking @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) on the OA-7 switch to Atlas V and a review of OA-5 Antares performance.

ЦитироватьMarch 9 • Atlas 5 • OA-7
Launch window: TBD
 Launch site: SLC-41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket will launch will launch the eighth Cygnus cargo freighter on the seventh operational cargo delivery flight to the International Space Station. The mission is known as OA-7. The rocket will fly in the 401 vehicle configuration with a four-meter fairing, no solid rocket boosters and a single-engine Centaur upper stage. [Nov. 29]

ЦитироватьMarch 16 • Atlas 5 • OA-7
Launch window: 0429-0459 GMT (12:29-12:59 a.m. EDT)
 Launch site: SLC-41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket will launch will launch the eighth Cygnus cargo freighter on the seventh operational cargo delivery flight to the International Space Station. The mission is known as OA-7. The rocket will fly in the 401 vehicle configuration with a four-meter fairing, no solid rocket boosters and a single-engine Centaur upper stage. Delayed from March 9. [Jan. 7]

ЦитироватьWHAP пишет:
OA-7 will be flying on AV-070.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185647.png) Orbital ATK ‏@OrbitalATK  (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK)  30 мин.30 минут назад (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK/status/818612001937248258)  
The #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) PCM has arrived at @NASAKennedy (https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy)! We are targeting a March 16 launch date for the OA-7 mission aboard a @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) rocket
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Цитировать https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2017/01/10/next-cygnus-mission-to-station-set-for-march/?linkId=33472105

Orbital ATK has completed a significant mission milestone for NASA's next International Space Station cargo mission.
The Pressurized Cargo Module (PCM) of the Cygnus spacecraft has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for processing and assembly before launch. The OA-7 mission is targeted to launch on Thursday, March 16 (https://0.0.0.3/) from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

Orbital ATK will launch Cygnus atop a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket  for delivery of essential crew supplies, equipment and scientific experiments to astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The 30 minute launch window opens at 12:29am EDT (https://0.0.0.4/).

OA-7 will mark Orbital ATK's seventh cargo delivery mission for NASA under its Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) -1 contract.

Цитировать https://ria.ru/science/20170117/1485901942.html 
18:2717.01.2017
 ВАШИНГТОН, 17 янв — РИА Новости. Очередной старт американского грузового корабля Cygnus компании Orbital ATK к МКС состоится 16 марта, сообщило НАСА во вторник.
"Седьмая миссия Orbital ATK (с грузовым рейсом на МКС по контракту компании с НАСА) с космодрома на мысе Канаверал во Флориде намечена на четверг, 16 марта", — сообщило ведомство. Предварительное время старта 00:29 по времени Восточного побережья США (08:29 мск).
....

Цитировать https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK/status/826143059423481857
Orbital ATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK)
23:00 - 30 янв. 2017 г. (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK)
The #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) service module is on its way to @NASAKennedy (https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy)! Launch to @Space_Station (https://twitter.com/Space_Station) is scheduled for NET March 16
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смотря на лица - кажется они троллят человека на Т....

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OA-7's #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) service module has arrived at @NASAKennedy (https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy). Next Stop, @Space_Station (https://twitter.com/Space_Station)! Launch targeted for NET 3/16 aboard @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash)

ЦитироватьMission Update - February 3, 2017
NASA, Orbital ATK and United Launch Alliance (ULA) have updated the launch of the OA-7 commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station to Sunday, March 19. This date takes into account space station operations, payload processing, and range availability. Orbital ATK will launch Cygnus atop a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida for delivery of essential crew supplies, equipment and scientific experiments to astronauts aboard the station. The 30 minute launch window opens at approximately 10:56pm EDT.

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Cygnus will carry the SAFFIRE-3 space combustion experiment from NASA's Glenn Research Center that will intentionally burn a single large sample of material to study flame development in space. Cygnus will also carry the Reentry Data Collection (RED-Data-2) flight recorder to provide crucial data about the extreme conditions a spacecraft encounters during atmospheric reentry.
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Preparations are underway at @NASAKennedy (https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy) for the launch of our OA-7 mission with the integration of our #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) service module with the PCM
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United Launch Alliance's navy has delivered Atlas 5 to Port Canaveral for resupply run to the space station in March http://spaceflightnow.com/2017/02/05/ulas-navy-delivers-rocket-that-will-launch-supplies-to-the-space-station/ ... (https://t.co/yTYQaUwqUj)

ЦитироватьULA's navy delivers rocket that will launch supplies to the space station             
 February 5, 2017 (http://spaceflightnow.com/2017/02/) Justin Ray (http://spaceflightnow.com/author/justin-sfn-ray/)

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 A recent Mariner arrival at Port Canaveral for Atlas 5. Credit: Justin Ray/Spaceflight Now
 
PORT CANAVERAL — The ocean-sailing ship that transports rocket stages from United Launch Alliance's factory to U.S. launch sites completed its latest voyage overnight, pulling into port to deliver the Atlas 5 that will send a cargo freighter to the International Space Station in March.
The Mariner, owned and operated by the Foss Maritime company, made a week-long voyage from the ULA production facility in Decatur, Alabama to Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Originally built to carry Delta 4 rockets for Boeing to the Cape and Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, the Mariner now also delivers Atlas 5 stages for ULA whenever circumstances permit.
The Atlas 5's original mode of transportation — the massive Antonov aircraft — continues to be used sparingly.
The custom-made, purpose-built cargo ship entered service in 2000. The 312-foot-long roll-on/roll-off vessel has a crew of 16, carries over 100,000 gallons of fuel and is powered by engines derived from a locomotive.
It features full living quarters, a kitchen and dining area, a fabrication shop below deck and even a helipad.
Construction of the Atlas was performed inside the sprawling Decatur factory, followed by full testing and being readied for transport to Florida.
The Mariner traversed 270 miles up the Tennessee River, 60 miles on the Ohio River and 646 miles down the Mississippi River. The trek then covered 815 miles through the Gulf of Mexico and around to Florida's east-central coast to Port Canaveral.
A trip's round-the-clock average speed is about 12 mph.
Now at the harbor in Port Canaveral, a semi-trucks will drive the 106.6-foot-long, 12.5-foot-diameter bronze-colored booster stage and 41.5-foot-long, 10-foot-diameter Centaur upper stage off the Mariner and up through Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Monday.
The first stage goes to the Atlas Spaceflight Operations Center high bay for receiving checks and the Centaur will be processed at the Delta Operations Center and integrated with the interstage and boattail.
Later, the stages will be taken further up the road to the Vertical Integration Facility at Complex 41 for stacking aboard the mobile launch platform.
Once the first stage is erected, the interstage and Centaur will be hoisted and attached to complete the basic build up of the Atlas 5 rocket, designated AV-070.
Installation of the encapsulated payload will occur about one week before launch to top off the 194-foot-tall rocket.
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An Atlas 5, configured in its 401 version, will launch Cygnus. Credit: United Launch Alliance
The mission, slated for March 19 at 10:56 p.m. EDT (0256 GMT), will launch the Orbital ATK OA-7 Cygnus spacecraft filled with 7,700 pounds of provisions and experiments for the International Space Station.

The Atlas 5 rocket's yaw-steering ability will enable a 30-minute launch window — extending 15 minutes before and after the instant when the station's orbital plane passes over the pad.
It will be Orbital ATK's seventh resupply mission to the station under NASA's commercial cargo-delivery program.
The pressurized cargo module for Cygnus arrived at Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility on Jan. 9. The craft's propulsion section arrived Feb. 1.
The two pieces will be mated together and initial cargo loading performed at the SSPF before the Cygnus is moved to the nearby Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility for propellant loading and the stowage of late-load cargo items.
Encapsulation of the ship in the Atlas 5 rocket's 14-foot-wide, 45-foot-long extra extended payload fairing (XEPF) will occur at the SSPF, too.
Previous Cygnus spacecraft have been given a ceremonial name for a former astronaut who has since passed away. The name for OA-7 has not yet been revealed.
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A Cygnus arriving at the space station for capture by Canadarm2 and berthing to the Unity module. Credit: NASA

NASA requested that this Cygnus be launched aboard the Atlas 5 instead of Orbital ATK's revamped Antares rocket. The switch allows the craft to carry a greater amount of supplies and gives the space agency better schedule assurance.
The Atlas 5 successfully launched two Cygnus missions — in December 2015 and March 2016 — while the Antares fleet was grounded to upgrade its engines from stockpiled Soviet-era powerplants to modern-day Russian ones.

** CYGNUS FLIGHT HISTORY **
Demo — Antares — 1,299 pounds — Launched Sept. 18, 2013
 Orb 1 — Antares — 2,780 pounds — Launched Jan. 9, 2014
 Orb 2 — Antares — 3,293 pounds — Launched July 13, 2014
 Orb 3 — Antares — 4,883 pounds — Launched Oct. 28, 2014 *Failure
 OA-4 — Atlas 5 — 7,746 pounds — Launched Dec. 6, 2015
 OA-6 — Atlas 5 — 7,758 pounds — Launched March 22, 2016
 OA-5 — Antares — 5,163 pounds — Launched Oct. 17, 2016

Among the science projects being launched in this upcoming OA-7 Cygnus include an Advanced Plant Habitat as a stepping-stone to food production systems on long-duration exploration missions, new tests on cell cultures in space for biological research, a technology experiment into coatings applied to container walls that could benefit fuel storage tanks, a host of cubesats that will be launched from the station, the third spacecraft fire test to study flames in microgravity and another try at collecting data during atmospheric reentry at the mission's conclusion.

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.@NASAglenn (https://twitter.com/NASAglenn) Saffire-III experiment, which will examine how fire spreads in space, is installed in the #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) Pressurized Cargo Module

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No better sight than a gigantic rocket cruising down the road. Scheduled to launch March 19th with an @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) spacecraft in tow.

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Cargo load is complete and the hatch is closed! Now the #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) is being raised to a... https://www.instagram.com/p/BQgI5vwgwAd/ (https://t.co/abezrNDZ8b)

Цитироватьorbital_atk (https://www.instagram.com/orbital_atk/)Cargo load is complete and the hatch is closed! Now the #OA7 (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/oa7/) #Cygnus (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/cygnus/) is being raised to a vertical position in preparation for integration with the service module, taking place at @nasakennedy (https://www.instagram.com/nasakennedy/) today and tomorrow.
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ЦитироватьТГК "Прогресс МС-05". Укладка грузов
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Commercial #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) space cargo ship's ride to orbit -- the Atlas 5 -- assembled for March 19 launch of #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) http://spaceflightnow.com/2017/02/23/commercial-space-cargo-ships-ride-to-orbit-assembled-for-march-19-launch/ ... (https://t.co/zh3J7sdJdZ)
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ЦитироватьFile photos of the Atlas 5 stacking from OA-4. Credit: NASA-KSC

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#Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) is bagged & ready for transport to the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at @NASAKennedy (https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy) for final launch preparations #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash)
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ЦитироватьNASA 19 марта отправит на МКС экспериментальный мини-спутник IceCube
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НЬЮ-ЙОРК, 1 марта. /Корр. ТАСС Алексей Качалин/. Центр космических полетов им. Годдарда в Гринбелте (штат Мэриленд) завершил подготовку экспериментального мини-спутника IceCube для отправки на Международную космическую станцию (МКС). Полет на МКС, который возложен на американскую компанию Orbital ATK, запланирован на 19 марта, старт состоится с американской базы ВВС на мысе Канаверал (штат Флорида), сообщило (https://www.nasa.gov/feature/wallops/2017/goddards-icecube-smallsat-ready-for-launch-space-station-deployment) во вторник Национальное управление США по аэронавтике и исследованию космического пространства (NASA).
"Технологии изготовления небольших спутников постоянно эволюционируют. Сейчас они позволяют снижать габариты и вес этих аппаратов без урона для их возможностей", - подчеркнул в этой связи руководитель проекта создания малых спутников в космическом центре в Мэриленде Том Джонсон. По его словам, IceCube весит чуть больше 4,5 кг и достигает 10 см в ширину, столько же в длину и 30 см в высоту. Несмотря на небольшой размер, спутник представляет собой полноценный космический аппарат с системой определения пространственного положения относительно трех осей координат, разворачивающимися панелями солнечных батарей и антенной связи.
После доставки спутника на МКС Джонсон и группа ученых с Земли будут в течение двух недель тестировать IceCube, прежде чем запустить его в самостоятельный полет. Главный рабочий инструмент аппарата - радиометр с диапазоном 883 ГГц, предназначенный для измерения уровня содержания воды в твердой форме (льда) в атмосфере на высотах от 15 до 5 км от Земли. Уровень технологической готовности таких приборов в данном сегменте измерений составляет шесть условных единиц, IceCube рассчитан на доведение этого параметра до девяти.
Как пояснили в NASA, на данный момент точность определения содержания частиц льда на упомянутых выше высотах оставляет желать лучшего. Этот параметр важен при разработке моделей изменения погодных условий и климата Земли.
Orbital ATK использует грузовой корабль Cygnus для снабжения МКС всем необходимым. Предстоящий запуск станет седьмым по счету для этой компании.

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In the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians secure the Orbital ATK CYGNUS pressurized cargo module on the KAMAG transporter. The module will be transported to the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.

KAMAG transporter and the crane has been removed. Technicians have secured the protective covering around CYGNUS. The module will be transported to the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.

A KAMAG transporter with Orbital ATK's CYGNUS pressurized cargo module secured on top arrives at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. CYGNUS will be moved inside the facility for final propellant loading and late cargo stowage.

The Orbital ATK CRS-7 commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station is scheduled to launch atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on March 19, 2017. CYGNUS will deliver thousands of pounds of supplies, equipment and scientific research materials to the space station.

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The @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) spacecraft enters the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility. It is scheduled to launch at 10:56pm EST March 19th.

ЦитироватьCXBN-2 CubeSat to embark on an important X-ray astronomy mission
               
Tomasz Nowakowski                                                    March 5th, 2017

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CXBN-2 Integration Team in the Morehead State University Spacecraft Integration and Assembly Facility. Left to right: Yevgeniy Byleborodov, Dr. Ben Malphrus, Michael Glaser-Garbrick, and Nate Richard. Photo Credit: MSU

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A university-built small satellite known as the Cosmic X-Ray Background NanoSat-2 (CXBN-2) is being prepared for its upcoming ambitious science mission (http://www.moreheadstate.edu/College-of-Science/Earth-and-Space-Sciences/Space-Science-Center/Space-Missions/CXBN-2). The spacecraft – scheduled for launch into space on March 19 – is expected to deliver crucial data that could advance our knowledge of the cosmic X-ray background (CXB).
 
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CXBN-2 Flight and Engineering Units in the Morehead State University Space Science Center Spacecraft Integration and Assembly Facility. (Click to enlarge) Photo Credit: MSU

 Led by Morehead State University (MSU (http://www.moreheadstate.edu/)), the CXBN-2 project addresses fundamental science questions regarding the structure, origin, and evolution of the universe. To answer these questions, the satellite will conduct high precision measurements of the CXB.

"The goal of the CXBN-2 mission is to increase the precision of measurements of the CXB in the 30 to 50 keV range to a precision of almost five percent, thereby constraining models that attempt to explain the relative contribution of proposed sources and lending insight into the underlying physics of the early universe," Benjamin Malphrus, CXBN-2 Principal Investigator at MSU told Astrowatch.net (http://www.astrowatch.net/).
 

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The CXBN-2 CubeSat

CXBN-2 is a small two-unit CubeSat (http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cxbn.htm) that will rely on its two Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) detectors to achieve its scientific goals. Together with the satellite's improved array configuration, these instruments will be able to carry out high-precision measurements of the CXB.

"With the novel CZT detector aboard CXBN-2 and an improved array configuration, a new, high-precision measurement is possible," Malphrus noted.

The CZT detectors were developed by Redlen Technologies (http://redlen.ca/), a leading manufacturer of high-resolution semiconductor radiation detectors. The company has produced extremely uniform crystalline structure CZT material through the manufacturing process known as the Traveling Heater Method (THM). This allows uniformity in the semiconductor material so that charge is evenly distributed, allowing greater energy resolution and detection by bleeding off impurities.

The CZT detectors form the REDLEN M1770 CZT Array, an imaging module on board the CXBN-2 CubeSat. This module is a 256-pixel radiation detector that is configured in a 16×16 matrix with a 2.46 mm pixel pitch. It consists of a 2×2 array of 64-pixel CZT detectors with thicknesses of 5 mm and is bonded to a common cathode plate.

"Though originally intended for the detection of X-ray and gamma-ray photons while operating at room temperature and for applications in medical physics and security imaging, we found that the CZT detectors possessed the desired energy resolution and photon efficiency over the energy range of interest for the mission." Thomas Pannuti, CXBN-2 Science Principal Investigator at MSU, told Astrowatch.net (http://www.astrowatch.net/).
 
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CXBN-2 Integration Team at the Morehead State University Spacecraft Integration and Assembly Facility. L to R: Dr. Ben Malphrus, Jeremy Rice, Michael Glaser-Garbrick, Nate Richard, Yevgeniy Byleborodov, Sarah Wilczewski. Photo Credit: MSU

With a mass of about 5.7 pounds (2.6 kilograms), the CXBN-2 CubeSat has dimensions of 3.93 in × 3.93 in × 7.87 in (10 cm × 10 cm × 20 cm) and is fitted with four deployable solar arrays capable of generating up to 15 W of power. The satellite incorporates a power distribution and handling system known as PMD, a command and data handling system (C&DH) based on a Cortex Arm processor, and an innovative attitude determination and control system (ADACS) developed at MSU.

In comparison with the first CXBN mission, which was sent into space in September 2012, the CXBN-2 CubeSat has two 256 pixel arrays instead of one. Moreover, it features an innovative 3-D printed Tungsten collimator, a series of improvements to the spacecraft bus, and an innovative ConOps characterized by a free flying minimally spinning spacecraft.

In this configuration, the CXBN-2 satellite has the potential to advance our understanding of the diffuse X-ray background, in particular, and the temporal evolution of supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies in general.

Malphrus and his colleagues are convinced that their CubeSat will provide measurements of the CXB with high precision, thus constraining models that address the relative contribution of the proposed dominant emitting source population (namely heavily absorbed active galactic nuclei).

"Such a high precision measurement of the CXB will provide insight into the underlying physics of the early universe and provide a window on the most energetic objects in the distant universe," Malphrus explained.
 
Launch preparations

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CXBN-2 mission logo. Image Credit: MSU

CXBN-2 is currently in the final phase of preparations for its March 19 liftoff from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The last pre-launch activities include finalizing the ground support software and continuing characterization of the engineering model CZT arrays. The satellite's flight and engineering models were completed in the Fall of 2016 and passed flight-qualification testing. The flight unit was delivered to the launch integrator, Nanoracks, in December 2016 and was subsequently shipped to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The CXBN-2 CubeSat will be launched atop an Atlas V rocket, piggybacking on the seventh Cygnus spacecraft mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Besides Cygnus and CXBN-2, a fleet of other satellites, mainly technology demonstrators, will also be sent into orbit on this mission.
Although MSU has already sent five smallsats into space, the CXBN-2 CubeSat seems to be the university's most important science mission so far.

"We are entering a new era of significant science being supported by CubeSats and Morehead State is at the forefront of this enterprise. The opportunity to participate in astrophysics research facilitated by the CubeSat platform as well as to train our students in space systems engineering and observational astrophysics through live space missions like CXBN-2 is invaluable to our research program, our academic programs and to our students," Pannuti concluded.

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CXBN-2 Integration Team in the Morehead State University Spacecraft Integration and Assembly Facility. Left to right: Yevgeniy Byleborodov, Dr. Ben Malphrus, Michael Glaser-Garbrick, and Nate Richard. Photo Credit: MSU

ЦитироватьУв. ОАЯ пишет:
CXNB-2 детектор гамма частиц?
Как я понимаю (30-50 МэВ)

ЦитироватьThe goal of the CXBN-2 mission is to increase the precision of measurements of the CXB in the 30 to 50 keV

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The seventh commercial resupply services mission for Orbital ATK, CRS-7 (https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-opens-media-accreditation-for-next-orbital-atk-cargo-resupply-mission), is targeted for liftoff atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida March 19 at 10:56 p.m. EDT, which is at the opening of a 30-minute launch window.

Orbital ATK uses the Cygnus to perform space station resupply flights under the Commercial Resupply Services contract. Cygnus consists of a pressurized cargo module for crew supplies, scientific experiments and equipment, together with an associated service module providing solar power and propulsion. This mission will be the fourth flight of the extended variant of Orbital ATK's Cygnus pressurized cargo module, which increases the spacecraft's interior volume capacity by 25 percent, enabling more cargo to be delivered with each mission. The CRS-7 freighter will be delivering more than 7,500 pounds of cargo and science experiments to the station, including an advanced plant habitat system (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/2302.html) and other experiments to be conducted in the U.S. National Lab ranging from targeted cancer cell (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/2347.html) therapies to growing crystals (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/2353.html). Cygnus will also carry dozens of small satellites including 28 from universities around the world in coordination with NanoRacks and the Von Karman Institute's QB50 (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/2347.html) CubeSats program.
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Investigations scheduled on this launch include an Advanced Plant Habitat (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/2302.html), which will integrate new technology to increase overall efficiency, reliability, and robustness of plants grown on station. This experiment will build on the success of NASA's Veggie, the first fresh food growth system on station, and will provide ongoing research for the development of food production systems for long-duration exploration missions.

Manipulating cell cultures in space is challenging as the cells can spontaneously grow in 3-D. Another new investigation bound for the U.S. National Laboratory will look at using magnetized cells and tools (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/1929.html) to make it easier to handle cells and cultures, and improve the reproducibility of experiments.
The Slosh Coating (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/2362.html) experiment will investigate a special type of coating that can repel liquids when applied to container walls. If effective, the liquid repellent could be used to design more efficient storage tanks for propellant and other fluids used in space exploration.

There also will be a number of CubeSats onboard Cygnus that will be deployed from the NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment on the space station, including a NASA science payload known as IceCube (https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/nasas-icecube-no-longer-on-ice), which will provide data to scientists' understanding of ice clouds and their role in climate change....

ЦитироватьАмериканский грузовой корабль Cygnus отправится на МКС 19 марта
ВАШИНГТОН, 6 мар – РИА Новости. Старт космического грузового корабля Cygnus компании Orbital ATK к Международной космической станции намечен на вечер 19 марта (раннее утро 20 марта по Москве), сообщает НАСА.
Как рассказала представитель ведомства на брифинге, запуск грузового корабля на ракете-носителе Atlas V компании United Launch Alliance (ULA) с космодрома на мысе Канаверал (Флорида) должен состояться в 22:56 по времени Восточного побережья США (5:56 мск 20 марта).
Ранее сообщалось, что запуск может состояться 16 марта.
Грузовик доставит на МКС провиант, предметы первой необходимости и материалы для научных экспериментов.
Как сообщалось ранее, решение, что грузовой корабль выведет на орбиту принадлежащая United Launch Alliance Atlas V, а не ракета Orbital ATK Antares, было принято в связи с большей грузоподъемностью Atlas V.
Ожидалось, что после успешного возвращения ракеты Antares к полетам, прерванным в связи с катастрофой 2014 года, старты к МКС будут осуществляться на ней с космодрома Валлопс в американской Виргинии. Полеты Orbital ATK на собственной ракете Antares, оснащенной российскими двигателями РД-181, как предполагается, возобновятся в середине 2017 года.

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Technicians secure protective covering on @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK)'s #CYGNUS (https://twitter.com/hashtag/CYGNUS?src=hash) cargo module, launching to @Space_Station (https://twitter.com/Space_Station) March 19: http://go.nasa.gov/2mfvg0s  (https://t.co/L1aXgS82dL)
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 Technicians Secure the Protective Covering Around CYGNUS
 
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 In the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Orbital ATK CYGNUS pressurized cargo module is secured the KAMAG transporter and the crane has been removed. Technicians secure the protective covering around CYGNUS. The module will be transported to the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility. The Orbital ATK CRS-7 commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station is scheduled to launch atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on March 19, 2017. CYGNUS will deliver thousands of pounds of supplies, equipment and scientific research materials to the space station.
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Private Cygnus Spacecraft to Launch NASA Cargo to Space Station Soon http://dlvr.it/NYWyK5  (https://t.co/0Svx3AEGsD)
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ЦитироватьUnited Launch Alliance Atlas V Cygnus OA-7

By Jason (http://spacenews360.com/author/jason/)  -  March 9, 2017

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What is on the Cygnus Cargo Module?

The Cygnus Cargo Module will be packed with more than 7,500 pounds of cargo and supplies for the astronauts on the International Space Station. Along with the cargo and supplies, the module will carry 38 cubesats or micro-satellites by NanoRacks of Texas (http://nanoracks.com/), new habitat to grow plants on the ISS and the Spacecraft Fire Experiment-III (SAFFIRE-III) (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/2088.html). 
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Along with the SAFFIRE-III, the Cygnus will also carry the Reentry Data Collection (RED-Data-2) (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/2205.html) flight recorder to provide crucial data about the extreme conditions a spacecraft encounters during atmospheric reentry. The RED-Data-2 flight recorder was built by Terminal Velocity Aerospace (http://terminalvelocityaero.com/).

Out of 38 cubesats, 28 will be used for the QB50 mission (https://www.qb50.eu/), which will study the lower thermosphere. Four of the cubesats will launch directly from the Cygnus during flight towards the ISS, while the remaining will be launched from the space station.
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The Advanced Plant Habitat (https://www.nasa.gov/feature/new-plant-habitat-will-increase-harvest-on-international-space-station) will be used to conduct plant bioscience research on the space station and to help NASA prepare crew to grow their own food while on deep-space exploration missions.

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We're excited to be launching our 3rd @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) mission to the @Space_Station (https://twitter.com/Space_Station). Mark your calendar for March 19! http://bit.ly/av_oa7  (https://t.co/3tzOWFjj7M)
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ЦитироватьAtlas V to Launch OA-7 for Orbital ATK and NASA
Atlas V OA-7 Mission Overview (http://www.ulalaunch.com/uploads/docs/Mission_Booklets/AV/av_oa7_mob.pdf)

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Rocket/Payload:A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 will launch Orbital ATK's Cygnus™ spacecraft on the initial leg of its cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Date/Site/Launch Time:Sunday, March 19, 2017, from Space Launch Complex (SLC)-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The 30-minute launch window opens at 10:56 p.m. EDT.

Live Broadcast: Look for more information about how you can tune in LIVE!

Mission Description: Orbital ATK developed the Cygnus advanced maneuvering spacecraft to perform ISS cargo delivery missions under the Commercial Resupply Service (CRS) contract with NASA. At a total weight of approximately 7,225 kg (15,928 lb), OA-7 will include approximately 3,380 kg (7,452 lb) of internal cargo and an 83 kg (183 lb) external deployer carrying CubeSats.

Launch Notes: This mission marks the third time ULA's Atlas V has launched Orbital ATK's Cygnus™ spacecraft on its way to the ISS. OA-7 will be the 71st launch of the Atlas V rocket since its first launch in 2002. The Atlas V 401 configuration rocket has flown 35 times, supporting a diverse set of missions, including national security, science and exploration, commercial as well as International Space Station resupply.

Launch Updates: To keep up to speed with updates to the launch countdown, dial the ULA launch hotline at 1-877-852-4321 or join the conversation at www.facebook.com/ulalaunch (https://www.facebook.com/ulalaunch), twitter.com/ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) and instagram.com/ulalaunch (https://instagram.com/ulalaunch); hashtags #AtlasV and #OA7.

Go Atlas! Go Centaur! Go OA-7!

Цитировать https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK/status/839900673546289156
We are excited to announce that our #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) is named after John Glenn, an inspiration to all & a true pioneer of space exploration
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Technicians with @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) prepare the Centaur upper stage of the ULA #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) Centaur stage to be lifted and mated it to the first stage.
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When ULA's #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) launches the #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) mission, we'll have a 30-min launch window – not instantaneous. Here's why:
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 Rock(et) Stars: Mission Designers
Description
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Цитировать https://www.nasa.gov/feature/orbital-atk-dedicates-cygnus-spacecraft-to-john-glenn
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Lifting off from Space Launch Complex 41 on March 19 at 10:56 p.m. EDT, the rocket will place the spacecraft on a precise path to reach the space station about four days later. Cygnus, operated by the Orbital ATK mission team, will approach close enough for the station's 55-foot-long robotic arm to grapple the supply craft and connect it to one of the ports on the orbiting laboratory.
The spacecraft, powered by its own set of solar arrays, will remain connected to the station until June. During that time, astronauts will unload the Cygnus, including research dedicated to range of fields such as astronomy, biology (http://www.genesinspace.org/), crystal growth (http://rmdinc.com/) and technology development. The spacecraft also will carry an advanced plant habitat  (https://www.nasa.gov/feature/new-plant-habitat-will-increase-harvest-on-international-space-station)for growing vegetables in orbit.  

"We have more than 2,000 pounds of scientific experiments on board spanning all fields of science onboard," said Holly Vavrin, a commercial visiting vehicle engineer in NASA's International Space Station Program Office. "There are also 38 CubeSats launching on this mission, including four that will launch from the Cygnus and 34 that will be launched from the station to conduct a range of experiments including testing long-life battery systems, study cloud systems and measure background radiation."

Later, astronauts will pack it with trash, unneeded equipment and spent experiments. After detaching from the station, a final experiment will be conducted to test how fire burns in space (https://blogs.nasa.gov/kennedy/2017/02/23/saffire-iii-fire-experiment-prepped-for-flight-to-station/) before Cygnus plunges into the atmosphere and burns up over the Pacific Ocean.
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In addition to the science payloads, Cygnus will transport a multitude of other hardware, 
totaling 7,056 pounds (3,202 kg) to the ISS on the OA-7 mission. 
According to NASA's Dan Huot, this includes 
2,678 pounds (1,215 kg) of vehicle hardware, 
2,100 pounds (954 kg) of crew supplies, 
2,072 pounds (940 kg) of utilization payloads, 
4.4 pounds (2 kg) of computer resources 
and 39 pounds (18 kg) of equipment for the station's Russian Orbital Segment (ROS). 
Additionally, about 160 pounds (73 kg) of Extravehicular Activity (EVA) equipment—specifically, Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) leg assemblies, boots, arm-sleeves, a toolkit, tether extensions and support tools—will be aboard.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29931.jpg) Tory Bruno‏Подлинная учетная запись @torybruno  (https://twitter.com/torybruno) 24 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/840198383365165058)
 
OA7 is coming along nicely. Mounted to the Payload Adaptor. Encapsulation is next

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/186040.jpg)  Chris B - NSF‏ @NASASpaceflight  (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight)  3 мин.3 минуты назад (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/840315163987316736)
Atlas V OA-7 Cygnus mission delayed to NET March 21, due to a booster hydraulic issue discovered during prelaunch testing.

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Launch update: #Atlas (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Atlas?src=hash) V #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) launch now scheduled for NET March 21 due to a booster hydraulic issue discovered during prelaunch testing.

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#AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) and #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) spacecraft remain secure in their processing facilities. #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash)

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While an exact liftoff time has not be specified, opportunities for ISS missions typically shift about 20 minutes (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4749663) earlier for each day postponed. The mission was originally targeting the beginning of a 30-minute window that opened at 10:56 p.m. EDT March 19 (02:56 GMT March 20) from Space Launch Complex 41.
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ЦитироватьСтарт грузового корабля Cygnus к МКС откладывается
ВАШИНГТОН, 11 мар – РИА Новости. Старт космического корабля Cygnus с грузом для МКС состоится не раньше 21 марта, задержка вызвана выявленной неполадкой в гидравлической системе ракеты-носителя, сообщила компания — владелец ракеты United Launch Alliance.
Ранее сообщалось, что запуск грузовика состоится 19 марта в 22.56 (5.56 мск 20 марта).
"Старт ракеты Atlas V с седьмой грузовой миссией (к МКС) корабля Cygnus для компании Orbital ATK и NASA состоится не раньше 21 марта из-за проблемы с гидравликой ускорителя, выявленной в ходе достартовых испытаний", — сообщила ULA.
"Дополнительное время позволит заменить деталь и завершить подготовку к старту", — добавили в компании.
Orbital ATK не использует для предстоящего старта собственную ракету Antares из-за большей грузоподъемностью Atlas V.
Полеты Cygnus на Antares прекратились после катастрофы 2014 году. После аварии Antares была модернизирована за счет оснащения российскими двигателями РД-181. Первый полет обновленной ракеты-носителя состоялся в октябре 2016 года, РН осуществила успешный запуск грузовика Cygnus к МКС.
Ожидается, что полеты Orbital ATK на собственной ракете Antares, оснащенной российскими двигателями РД-181, возобновятся в середине 2017 года.

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Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to install several Nanoracks on the exterior of the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module.

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Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians have completed installation of the final cargo and power in the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185659.jpg) James Dean‏Подлинная учетная запись @flatoday_jdean  (https://twitter.com/flatoday_jdean) 4 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/flatoday_jdean/status/842056460938948609)
 
Current schedules, subject to change, have Delta IV/WGS-9 launching at 7:44pm March 18, Atlas V/OA-7 potentially moving to March 24.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185659.jpg) James Dean‏Подлинная учетная запись @flatoday_jdean  (https://twitter.com/flatoday_jdean) 6 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/flatoday_jdean/status/842108802723917825)
 
ULA confirms Atlas V launch of Cygnus/OA-7 now scheduled for March 24, approx. 9pm ET. Could move up to March 23 if range becomes available.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185645.jpg) ULA‏Подлинная учетная запись @ulalaunch  (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) 48 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/842112957479809024)

#AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) is confirmed on the range for Mar 24. We've requested the option to launch Mar 23 pending range avail http://bit.ly/av_oa7 (https://t.co/3tzOWFjj7M)

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Date/Site/Launch Time: Friday, March 24, 2017, from Space Launch Complex (SLC)-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Liftoff is scheduled for approximately 9 p.m. EDT.
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Add'l time allows ULA to replace, retest a first stage hydraulic component. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) & #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) remain secure in their processing facilities.

ЦитироватьOrbital ATK CRS-7 Launch Targeted for March 24
Posted on March 15, 2017 at 4:51 pm (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/2017/03/15/crs-7-launch-targeted-for-march-24/) by Steven Siceloff (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/author/ssicelof/).

NASA, Orbital ATK and United Launch Alliance (ULA) now are targeting launch of Orbital ATK's seventh commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station at 9 p.m. EDT Friday, March 24. An option exists to move the launch earlier to March 23, if the Eastern Range becomes available. The additional time allows the ULA team to replace and retest a first stage hydraulic component. Orbital ATK has contracted with ULA for its Atlas V rocket for the launch service, which will lift off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Orbital ATK's Cygnus cargo spacecraft is packed with 7,600 pounds of supplies and research for crew aboard the orbiting laboratory.
                
 This entry was posted in Uncategorized (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/category/uncategorized/) on March 15, 2017 (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/2017/03/15/crs-7-launch-targeted-for-march-24/) by Steven Siceloff (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/author/ssicelof/).

ЦитироватьСтарт американского корабля с грузом для МКС намечен на 24 марта
 16 марта, 9:10 UTC+3
 Ранее пуск был отложен минимум до 21 марта из-за проблемы с гидравликой разгонного блока ракеты
 
НЬЮ-ЙОРК, 16 марта. /Корр. ТАСС Алексей Качалин/. Старт ракеты-носителя Atlas V консорциума United Launch Alliance (ULA) с грузовым кораблем Cygnus к Международной космической станции намечен на 24 марта. Об этом сообщило в среду Национальное управление США по аэронавтике и исследованию космического пространства (NASA).
Ранее пуск был отложен минимум до 21 марта "ввиду проблемы с гидравликой разгонного блока" ракеты. Неисправность была выявлена во время подготовки к пуску. "Дополнительное время будет использовано группой сотрудников ULA для замены и испытания гидравлического компонента первой ступени", - пояснили в среду в космическом ведомстве США. NASA подтвердило, что пуск состоится с базы ВВС на мысе Канаверал (штат Флорида).
Всего на 18 октября 2016 года включительно осуществлено семь запусков корабля Cygnus - шесть удачных и один аварийный. Из них пять (включая аварийный) проведены с космодрома на острове Уоллопс в Атлантическом океане (близ побережья штата Вирджиния) ракетой Antares, и два - с космодрома на мысе Канаверал ракетой Atlas V. Каждому кораблю присваивается собственное имя в честь астронавтов NASA.
В настоящий момент вахту на МКС несут американцы Роберт Шейн Кимброу и Пегги Уитсон, россияне Андрей Борисенко, Сергей Рыжиков и Олег Новицкий, а также француз Тома Песке, представляющий Европейское космическое агентство. Помимо запасов воды, продовольствия и приборов, Cygnus доставит на орбитальный комплекс экспериментальный мини-спутник IceCube, разработанный специалистами Центра космических полетов им. Годдарда в Гринбелте (штат Мэриленд).
IceCube весит чуть больше 4,5 кг и достигает 10 см в ширину, столько же в длину и 30 см в высоту. Несмотря на небольшой размер, спутник представляет собой полноценный космический аппарат с системой определения пространственного положения относительно трех осей координат, разворачивающимися панелями солнечных батарей и антенной связи.
Главный рабочий инструмент аппарата - радиометр с диапазоном 883 ГГц, предназначенный для измерения уровня содержания воды в твердой форме (льда) в атмосфере на высотах от 15 до 5 км от Земли. Уровень технологической готовности таких приборов в данном сегменте измерений составляет шесть условных единиц, IceCube рассчитан на доведение этого параметра до девяти.

ЦитироватьS.S. John Glenn vessel mounted atop Atlas 5 rocket for launch next week
 March 17, 2017 (https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/03/) Justin Ray (https://spaceflightnow.com/author/justin-sfn-ray/)
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Cygnus, as pictured last week, being prepped for encapsulation in Atlas 5 rocket's nose cone. Credit: Walter Scriptunas II / Scriptunas Images (http://www.scriptunasimages.com)

CAPE CANAVERAL — An eight-ton cargo ship destined for the International Space Station was hoisted aboard its United Launch Alliance Atlas-Centaur booster rocket today in preparation for liftoff to the orbiting laboratory next week.
The commercial Cygnus freighter — christened the S.S. John Glenn in tribute to America's first man to orbit Earth — is scheduled for launch either Thursday, March 23 or Friday, March 24 fr om Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral. A final determination of the date is expected Monday, based on Range availability.
ULA is boosting its third Cygnus payload for Orbital ATK, allowing the vessel to carry its maximum amount of cargo to the station.
March 23: Launch window 9:23-9:53 p.m. EDT; Rendezvous March 27
 March 24: Launch window 9:00-9:30 p.m. EDT; Rendezvous March 28
 March 25: Launch window 8:34-9:04 p.m. EDT; Rendezvous March 29
Liftoff was delayed a few days to replace a component in the first stage hydraulics that showed suspect behavior in pre-flight testing. Further date uncertainty was created by two SpaceX postponements and the ripple effects that had with scheduling on the Eastern Range.
The Cygnus mission, known as OA-7 under NASA's Commercial Resupply Service contract, carries 7,452 pounds of internal cargo and an 183-pound external deployer with cubesats.
The freighter weighs 15,928 pounds in totality.
"We have more than 2,000 pounds of scientific experiments on board spanning all fields of science onboard," said Holly Vavrin, a commercial visiting vehicle engineer in NASA's International Space Station Program Office.
"There are also 38 CubeSats launching on this mission, including four that will launch from the Cygnus and 34 that will be launched from the station to conduct a range of experiments including testing long-life battery systems, study cloud systems and measure background radiation."
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A look inside the packed Cygnus, taken earlier this month, just before its hatch was closed for flight. Credit: NASA-KSC

The craft departed from the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at 12:30 a.m. today, riding aboard its motorized transporter north through the Kennedy Space Center, past the Vehicle Assembly Building and pad 39A, then down the coastal road to the Atlas 5 rocket's Vertical Integration Facility.
It arrived at 3:30 a.m. and hoisting operations began at 7:30 a.m.
The VIF is wh ere the Atlas 5 has been assembled aboard its mobile launch platform. There, an overhead crane lifted the encapsulated Cygnus atop the Centaur upper stage to top off the 194-foot-tall rocket.
Rollout to the Complex 41 pad will occur the day before launch.
In keeping with its tradition of naming Cygnus vehicles for distinguished astronauts who have passed away, Orbital ATK selected John Glenn for this mission. He died in December at age 95.
"John Glenn was probably responsible for more students studying math and science and being interested in space than anyone," said former astronaut Brian Duffy, Orbital ATK's vice president of Exploration Systems.
"When he flew into space in 1962, there was not a child then who didn't know his name. He's the one that opened up space for all of us."
Glenn was one of NASA's original Mercury astronauts and flew the first American orbital spaceflight by a human in 1962. He returned to space aboard shuttle Discovery for a science mission in 1998.
"He has paved the way for so many people to follow in his footsteps," said Frank DeMauro, vice president and general manager of Orbital ATK's Advanced Programs division. "It is my humble duty and our great honor to name this spacecraft the S.S. John Glenn."

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ЦитироватьMarch 17, 2017
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 NASA TV to Air Seventh Orbital ATK Resupply Mission to International Space Station
 

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NASA commercial cargo provider Orbital ATK is targeting its seventh commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station.
Credits: NASA/Tony Gray & Kevin O'Connell

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NASA commercial cargo provider Orbital ATK (http://www.nasa.gov/orbitalatk) is targeting its seventh commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station (http://www.nasa.gov/station) for 9 p.m., EDT Friday, March 24, the start of a 30-minute launch window. Coverage of the launch begins at 8 p.m. on NASA Television and the agency's website (https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv). An option exists to move the launch earlier to March 23, if the Eastern Range becomes available.

Two prelaunch briefings will air the day prior to launch. At 1 p.m., scientists and researchers will discuss some of the investigations to be delivered to the station, and at 4 p.m., mission managers will provide an overview and status of launch operations.

Dubbed S.S. John Glenn (https://www.nasa.gov/feature/orbital-atk-dedicates-cygnus-spacecraft-to-john-glenn), the Cygnus spacecraft name is a tribute to the former astronaut and U.S. Senator from Ohio. It will launch on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Coverage of the spacecraft's solar array deployment will begin at 10:40 p.m., March 24, and will include post-launch interviews on console with mission managers.

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Under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services contract, Cygnus will carry more than 7,600 pounds of science research, crew supplies and hardware to the orbiting laboratory in support of the Expedition 50 and 51 crew members.

The new experiments will include magnetized tools (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/1929.html) to make it easier to reproduce experiments on Earth, an antibody investigation (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/2347.html) that could increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs for cancer treatment, and an advanced plant habitat (https://www.nasa.gov/feature/new-plant-habitat-will-increase-harvest-on-international-space-station) for studying plant physiology and growth of fresh food in space. Cygnus also is carrying 38 CubeSats, including many built by university students from around the world as part of the QB50 (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/2539.html) program. The CubeSats are scheduled to deploy from either the spacecraft or space station in the coming months.

When Cygnus arrives to the space station, Expedition 50 Commander Shane Kimbrough of NASA and Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) will use the space station's robotic arm, Canadarm2, to take hold of the spacecraft. After Canadarm2 captures Cygnus, ground commands will be sent for the station's arm to rotate and install it on the bottom of the station's Unity module.

Cygnus will remain on the station until June, when it will depart with several tons of trash for a fiery reentry into Earth's atmosphere. Prior to re-entry, a third experiment to test will be conducted to study how fire burns in space (https://blogs.nasa.gov/kennedy/2017/02/23/saffire-iii-fire-experiment-prepped-for-flight-to-station/).

This is Orbital ATK's third launch from Cape Canaveral. Missions from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia are scheduled to resume for the eighth and subsequent contracted flights.

For an updated schedule of prelaunch briefings, events and NASA TV coverage, visit:

 

https://www.nasa.gov/content/orbital-atk-crs-7-briefings-and-events

For NASA TV downlink information, schedules and links to streaming video, visit:

 

http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv

Follow countdown coverage on our launch blog at:

 

http://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital

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Last Updated: March 18, 2017
Editor: Katherine Brown
 

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March 23: Launch window 9:23-9:53 p.m. EDT; Rendezvous March 27
 March 24: Launch window 9:00-9:30 p.m. EDT; Rendezvous March 28
 March 25: Launch window 8:34-9:04 p.m. EDT; Rendezvous March 29

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ЦитироватьAtlas 5 rocket aims for Friday night launch to send supplies to space station
 March 20, 2017 (https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/03/) Justin Ray (https://spaceflightnow.com/author/justin-sfn-ray/)

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The Atlas 5 will be rolled to the launch pad later this week. Credit: United Launch Alliance

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CAPE CANAVERAL — Officials have accepted a Friday launch date for a commercial cargo ship to the International Space Station after Range availability scuttled notions of moving up the Atlas 5 flight by a day.

The United Launch Alliance booster will haul Orbital ATK's Cygnus automated resupply freighter into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral.

A Thursday launch had been considered, but the Eastern Range was unavailable that day due to unrelated SpaceX mission testing on the Space Coast.

Liftoff on Friday will be possible during any of five specific opportunities in a 30-minute launch window, with the rocket's in-flight steering capabilities employed to guide Cygnus into the station's orbital plane:

Option 1: 9:00 p.m. EDT
 Option 2: 9:07 p.m. EDT
 Option 3: 9:15 p.m. EDT
 Option 4: 9:22 p.m. EDT
 Option 5: 9:30 p.m. EDT

(* exact times down to the second will be determined based on final radar tracking of the station's orbit on launch day.)

It will be the 71st Atlas 5 launch and the third to deploy a Cygnus for the space station.

The spacecraft weighs 15,928 pounds, and it is loaded with 7,443 pounds of internal cargo and an 183-pound external deployer for cubesats.

Cygnus will take a three-and-a-half-day trek to the orbiting laboratory for rendezvous on March 28. Grapple of the vessel by the station's robotic arm is planned for 6:40 a.m. EDT (1040 GMT).

Weather forecasters predict a 70 percent chance of acceptable conditions for launch, with cumulus clouds and ground winds posing only slight concerns.

"Favorable weather over the spaceport through mid-week with high pressure dominating. The next cold (cool) front advances into North Florida overnight Wednesday (Thursday morning) and slowly pushes through the spaceport through the day. Easterly flow develops as the front pushes through with showers associated with the front. High pressure builds in on Friday with breezy east winds," Air Force meteorologists said this morning.

"On launch day, high pressure migrates east as the next system advances into Central and East Texas. Over Central Florida, with the exception of breezy winds, favorable weather is expected with an isolated shower threat. On-shore east winds remain breezy with gusts in the mid-20s during the count and low 20s during the window.

The launch time specifics include scattered clouds, good visibility, winds from the east at 18 to 22 knots, a relative humidity of 70 percent and a temperature of 72 degrees F.

"In the event of a 24-hour delay, the next cold front pushes into the Central Gulf of Mexico with pre-frontal showers in the Florida panhandle during the afternoon. There is an isolated shower threat during the count as the system pushes east. Winds remain breezy Saturday morning and begin trending down during the afternoon with gusts in the upper teens to 20 knots during the window. The primary concern for launch is cumulus clouds," forecasters say.

There is an 80 percent chance of good launch weather on Saturday night during the 30-minute window that opens at 8:37 p.m. EDT (0037 GMT).

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... with the rocket's in-flight steering capabilities employed to guide Cygnus into the station's orbital plane:

ЦитироватьMission Update - March 20, 2017
NASA, Orbital ATK and United Launch Alliance (ULA) now are targeting launch of Orbital ATK's seventh commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station no earlier than Monday, March 27. The additional time allows the ULA team to troubleshoot a hydraulic issue discovered on ground support equipment needed for launch. Orbital ATK has contracted with ULA for its Atlas V rocket for the launch service, which will lift off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Orbital ATK's Cygnus cargo spacecraft is packed with 7,600 pounds of supplies and research for crew aboard the orbiting laboratory. The Atlas V and Cygnus remain secure and continue to undergo processing for launch. The encapsulated Cygnus spacecraft has been mounted to the top of the Atlas V in preparation for launch.

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The Cygnus slip frees Friday for concentration on US EVA-40. However, watching for impact to Falcon 9 Static Fire and launch dates (SES-10).

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The additional time for #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) allows ULA to troubleshoot a hydraulic issue discovered on ground support equipment needed for launch.

ЦитироватьLaunch of OA-7 Cygnus mission slips to NET March 27

Jason Rhian
March 20th, 2017

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The OA-7 Cygnus is prepared for encapsulation inside the Atlas V 401 payload fairing. Encapsulation took place March 17, 2017. Photo Credit: Michael Howard / SpaceFlight Insider

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — United Launch Alliance (ULA (http://www.ulalaunch.com)) needs a bit more time before sending Orbital ATK's S.S. John Glenn OA-7 (http://www.ulalaunch.com/uploads/docs/Mission_Booklets/AV/av_oa7_mob.pdf) Cygnus spacecraft on its way to the International Space Station (ISS). This is according to a March 20, 2017, announcement made by ULA on its website. 

ULA needs the additional time to troubleshoot a hydraulic issue that was uncovered on ground support equipment required for launch. It has now set a new no-earlier-than launch date of Monday, March 27, 2017.

When it does take to Florida's skies, it will do so atop an Atlas V 401 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 41. Cygnus was encapsulated inside the rocket's payload fairing on March 17. The cargo spacecraft is filled with 7,626 pounds (3,459 kilograms) of cargo, crew supplies, and experiments bound for the orbiting outpost.

The Atlas V was scheduled to fly at the opening of a 30-minute window starting at 9 p.m. EDT March 24 (01:00 GMT March 25). As the launch window to the ISS shifts about 23 minutes earlier (https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/03/17/s-s-john-glenn-vessel-mounted-atop-atlas-5-rocket-for-launch-next-week/) each day, a March 27 liftoff should occur in a 30-minute window that starts at 7:51 p.m. EDT (23:51 GMT).

Dulles, Virginia-based Orbital ATK (http://www.orbitalatk.com) has a $1.9 billion agreement with NASA to deliver cargo to the orbiting laboratory under the space agency's Commercial Resupply Services contract.

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Well that was a game of musical chairs for the rockets! Summary: Ariane 5 now March 22. Atlas V now March 27. Falcon 9 now March 29.

ЦитироватьЗапуск грузовика Cygnus к МКС вновь отложили
ВАШИНГТОН, 21 мар – РИА Новости. Запуск грузового корабля Cygnus компании Orbital ATK к Международной космической станции (МКС) вновь откладывается из-за проблем в наземном оборудовании пусковой системы ракеты-носителя Atlas V, сообщила компания-владелец РН United Launch Alliance (ULA).
"Запуск ракеты с кораблем в рамках седьмой миссии к МКС состоится не раньше 27 марта", — сообщила компания. "Дополнительное время позволит специалистам выявить и устранить проблему в гидравлике наземного оборудования, обнаруженную ранее", — сообщила представитель ULA.
Ранее сообщалось, что старт грузового корабля к МКС состоится в 21 час 24 марта по времени Восточного побережья США (4 мск 25 марта), запуск был перенесен с 19 марта из-за выявленной в ходе предстартовых испытаний, как сообщалось, проблемы с гидравлической системой ускорителя.
По информации НАСА, в ходе предстоящей миссии космический корабль Cygnus доставит на МКС более 3,5 тонн груза. Планируется, что грузовой корабль будет находиться на станции до июня.

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ЦитироватьMarch 21, 2017
 
 Cygnus Packed with Experiments to Support Future Exploration
 
By Bob Granath
NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida

The International Space Station (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html) serves as the world's leading orbital laboratory where crews conduct cutting-edge research and technology development. A crucial resupply line of spacecraft keeps work going that will enable human and robotic exploration of destinations beyond low-Earth orbit.

The next mission to the orbiting outpost will be Orbital  (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/structure/launch/orbital.html)ATK (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/structure/launch/orbital.html)'s seventh commercial resupply services (CRS-7) mission. Liftoff is scheduled for no earlier than March 27, 2017, fr om Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Staton. The recent date change allows the launch team additional time to troubleshoot a hydraulic issue discovered on required ground support equipment.

Cygnus consists of a pressurized cargo module for crew supplies, scientific experiments and equipment, together with an associated service module providing solar power and propulsion.

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When members of the space station's Expedition 50 crew opens the hatch, they will be greeted with a sign noting the spacecraft was named in honor of John Glenn (https://blogs.nasa.gov/kennedy/2016/12/08/john-h-glenn-jr-the-quintessential-american-hero/).

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 On Feb. 7, 2017, in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians and engineers load thousands of pounds of supplies, equipment and scientific research materials aboard a Cygnus spacecraft's pressurized cargo module for the Orbital ATK CRS-7 mission to the International Space Station.
Credits: NASA/Bill White
 
The spacecraft will launch on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V. The booster and Centaur upper stage for the mission arrived at Port Canaveral, Florida, Feb. 6. From the port, the launch vehicle was transported to the hangar at the Atlas Spaceflight Operations Center, located south of pad 41. After the Atlas V completed final testing in that facility, it was moved to the Vertical Integration Facility for stacking.

The Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module arrived at the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Jan. 9. The Cygnus service module arrived shortly thereafter.

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 The first stage of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is lifted on Feb. 22, 2017, inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The rocket is being prepared for Orbital ATK's seventh commercial resupply mission, CRS-7, to the International Space Station.
Credits: United Launch Alliance

In the SSPF, technicians and engineers loaded supplies, equipment and scientific research materials aboard a Cygnus PCM. Once mated to its service module, the spacecraft was transported to the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility for propellant loading and final stowage of supplies.
After the Cygnus was encapsulated in its payload faring, it was transported to pad 41 to be mated atop the Atlas booster for final launch preparations.

When Orbital ATK CRS-7 arrives at the space station, Expedition 50 Commander Shane Kimbrough of NASA and Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) will capture Cygnus with the station's robotic arm. After receiving ground commands, the arm will rotate and install Cygnus on the bottom of the station's Unity module.

The space station crew will unpack the Cygnus and begin working with the experiments that include the following:

Genes in Space II

It is well known the rigors of spaceflight induce changes within the human body. The Genes in Space II (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/1036.html) experiment is designed to study one such change, a shift in the dynamics of telomeres, critical protective caps on the tips of chromosomes. A chromosome is a packaged and organized structure containing most of the DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, of a living organism -- the instructions each cell in an organism on Earth needs to live. The shortening of telomeres over time, as an individual ages, is natural, but stresses -- such as those experienced by astronauts -- can lead to deviations in regulation of telomere length, which has been implicated in a variety of diseases. This investigation seeks to determine whether telomeric DNA can be measured during spaceflight.

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 Orbital ATK's Cygnus cargo spacecraft is captured using the Canadarm2 robotic arm on the International Space Station on Oct. 23, 2016. This was Orbital ATK's fifth commercial resupply flight to the station. The Cygnus for Orbital ATK CRS-7 will be captured in the same manner.
Credits: NASA

Biomolecule Sequencer

The Biomolecule Sequencer (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/2181.html) investigation is designed to determine if it is possible to establish the order of base pairs in a section of DNA while in Earth orbit. A space-based DNA sequencer could identify microbes, diagnose diseases and understand crew member health and potentially help detect DNA-based life elsewh ere in the solar system.

As part of the Biomolecule Sequencer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL8F7BC3F1240213F5&v=XWdkZhYqMgo) experiment in August 2016, DNA was successfully sequenced in microgravity for the first time by NASA astronaut Kate Rubins during Expedition 48. Sequencing DNA in space may allow astronauts to diagnose an illness, or identify microbes growing in the space station and determine whether or not they represent a health threat.

Saffire III

The Cygnus spacecraft will spend approximately four months attached to the space station. Cygnus will remain until June 21, 2017, when the spacecraft will depart. On June 28, it will return through a controlled destructive re-entry into Earth's atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean.

But even the re-entry will offer an opportunity for further research. The third Spacecraft Fire Experiment, or Saffire III (https://www.nasa.gov/saffire), will provide a unique environment for studying fires in microgravity. After Cygnus separates from the station a flame will be lit. The ignition is controlled from a ground station that will activate a hot wire, beginning an experiment that lasts about two-and-a-half hours. These experiments will advance capabilities for flammability tests and provide a testbed for the technology development for devices that detect gases and particulates from a fire, as well as scrub the atmosphere after a fire so it is safe for the crew.

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 NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins established the order of base pairs in a section of DNA in space for the first time using the Biomolecule Sequencer investigation during Expedition 48 in August 2016.
Credits: NASA
 
Transformative capabilities and cutting-edge technologies such as those being launched aboard Orbital ATK CRS-7 are examples of expertise being developed, tested and flown today to support human exploration beyond the moon and ultimately, to Mars.
 
 
Last Updated: March 21, 2017
Editor: Bob Granath

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Цитировать https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/843857517868285952
Getting ready for the next double load of cargo to ISS #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash)
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185709.jpg) Military Flight‏ @Military_Flight (https://twitter.com/Military_Flight) 12 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Military_Flight/status/844335327586091009)

ULA #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) to lift-off Monday at 7:49 pm EDT, from Cape Canaveral AFS sending @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) supply craft on 59-hr trip to #ISS (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISS?src=hash). #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash)
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ЦитироватьNilk пишет:
"новые космические частники", запускают свой грузовик на ракете стоимостью 150 млн $, а NASA исправно за это всё безобразие платит, красота.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/186040.jpg) Chris B - NSF‏ @NASASpaceflight (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight) 4 мин назад (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/844650769001447429)

Atlas V launch with OA-7 Cygnus now postponed indefinitely. Second issue: Booster hydraulic line problem. http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=41564.msg1657412#msg1657412 ... (https://t.co/XU3r9HUx92)
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185645.jpg) ULA‏Подлинная учетная запись @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) 8 мин назад (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/844650064572231681)

Launch update: The #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) launch for @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) and @NASA (https://twitter.com/NASA) has been postponed. More information http://bit.ly/av_oa7  (https://t.co/3tzOWFjj7M)
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Цитировать...
(Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., March 22, 2017, 4:30 p.m. EDT) - The launch of the ULA Atlas V rocket carrying the OA-7 Cygnus spacecraft for Orbital ATK and NASA has been postponed. While completing testing for a ground support hydraulic condition discovered during prelaunch testing, a different issue with a booster hydraulic line was observed. The team is developing a plan to resolve the issue and a new launch date will be determined. The Atlas V and Cygnus spacecraft remain secure.
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185645.jpg) ULA‏Подлинная учетная запись @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) 8 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/844650353878618112)

The team is developing a plan to resolve the issue & a new launch date will be determined. The Atlas V & Cygnus remain secure. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185339.jpg) NASA‏Подлинная учетная запись @NASA (https://twitter.com/NASA) 11 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/NASA/status/844653919989104641)

Launch of @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) cargo craft to @Space_Station (https://twitter.com/Space_Station) postponed after new issue found during prelaunch testing http://go.nasa.gov/2n8AQjV  (https://t.co/p62nvPM1Hp)
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ЦитироватьOrbital ATK CRS-7 Launch Postponed
Posted on March 22, 2017 at 4:43 pm (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/2017/03/22/orbital-atk-crs-7-launch-postponed/) by Linda Herridge (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/author/lherridg/).

NASA, Orbital ATK and United Launch Alliance (ULA) have postponed Orbital ATK's seventh commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station. ULA discovered a new booster hydraulic issue during prelaunch testing. The ULA team is developing a plan to resolve the issue and a new launch date will be determined.

Orbital ATK has contracted with ULA for its Atlas V rocket for the launch service, which will lift off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Orbital ATK's Cygnus cargo spacecraft is packed with 7,600 pounds of supplies and research for crew aboard the orbiting laboratory. The Atlas V and Cygnus remain secure.

This entry was posted in Cygnus (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/category/cygnus/), Orbital ATK (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/category/orbital-atk/) on March 22, 2017 (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/2017/03/22/orbital-atk-crs-7-launch-postponed/) by Linda Herridge (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/author/lherridg/).

ЦитироватьСтарт американского корабля Cygnus с грузом для МКС вновь отложен
НЬЮ-ЙОРК, 23 марта. /Корр. ТАСС Кирилл Волков/. Старт ракеты-носителя Atlas V  американского консорциума United Launch Alliance (ULA) с грузовым кораблем Cygnus  к Международной космической станции (МКС) отложен. Об этом говорится в распространенном  сообщении ULA.
"Запуск ракеты Atlas V с кораблем Cygnus откладывается", - отметила компания. По ее словам, в ходе проверок и тестов "были выявлены новые проблемы с гидравликой" разгонного блока. Специалисты пытаются решить проблему, новая дата старта будет объявлена позднее, подчеркнули в ULA. До этого пуск носителя, который неоднократно переносился, планировалось осуществить 27 марта.
Помимо запасов воды, продовольствия и приборов, Cygnus доставит на орбитальный комплекс экспериментальный мини-спутник IceCube, разработанный специалистами Центра космических полетов им. Годдарда в Гринбелте (штат Мэриленд).
IceCube весит чуть больше 4,5 кг и достигает 10 см в ширину, столько же в длину и 30 см в высоту. Несмотря на небольшой размер, спутник представляет собой полноценный космический аппарат с системой определения пространственного положения относительно трех осей координат, разворачивающимися панелями солнечных батарей и антенной связи.
В настоящий момент вахту на МКС несут американцы Роберт Шейн Кимброу и Пегги Уитсон, россияне Андрей Борисенко, Сергей Рыжиков и Олег Новицкий, а также француз Тома Песке, представляющий Европейское космическое агентство.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185600.png) SpaceFlight Insider‏ @SpaceflightIns (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns) 5 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns/status/844707695039070212)

Technical issues postpone launch of ULA Atlas V with OA-7 mission to ISS http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/organizations/orbital-sciences-corp/technical-issues-postpone-launch-ula-atlas-v-oa-7-mission-iss/ ... (https://t.co/tMaQzWJ1x7)
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ЦитироватьTechnical issues postpone launch of ULA Atlas V with OA-7 mission to ISS

Jason Rhian
March 22nd, 2017

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Photo Credit: United Launch Alliance

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — United Launch Alliance (ULA (http://www.ulalaunch.com)) announced on Wednesday, March 22 that the seventh flight of a Cygnus spacecraft to the International Space Station had been postponed. 
 
This follows a March 20 (http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/organizations/ula/launch-oa-7-cygnus-mission-slips-net-march-27/) statement announcing that the launch would take place no-earlier-than March 27. At that time ULA stated they needed additional time to troubleshoot a hydraulic issue that was uncovered on ground support equipment required for launch.

It appears at this time that while engineers were working that issue, this new problem was encountered as the Colorado-based company stated: "While completing testing for a ground support hydraulic condition discovered during prelaunch testing, a different issue with a booster hydraulic line was observed."

NASA confirmed that a new booster hydraulic issue had been discovered a short time later.

ULA is presently working to produce a strategy with which to proceed, after that the company has stated that a new launch date will be announced. Meanwhile, both the Atlas V 401 launch vehicle and S.S. John Glenn OA-7 Cygnus spacecraft are secured. The "enhanced" Cygnus spacecraft has been filled with an estimated 7,600 lbs (3,447 kilograms) worth of cargo, crew supplies and experiments to the orbiting laboratory.

As noted, this was the seventh operational flight under the $1.9 billion Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) contract that Dulles, Virginia-based Orbital ATK (http://www.orbitalatk.com) has signed with NASA. 
When this mission does take to the skies of the Sunshine State it will lift off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 41, located in Florida. This will mark the third time that a Cygnus spacecraft has launched atop ULA's highly-successful Atlas V rocket.

Stay tuned to SpaceFlight Insider for more updates as they are made available.

ЦитироватьЧуи пишет:
Мастера перевода в ТАСС.

После ранее обнаруженной проблемы с наземным оборудованием теперь отказ в гидравлической линии первой ступени (на которой РД-180).

Почему американцы называют первую ступень ускорителем - это их надо спрашивать. Обычно "ускорители" - боковушки с ТТД, которых в конфигурации 401 нет. И конечно booster в данном случае это ни разу не разгонный блок, которого также нет.

ЦитироватьShenaar пишет:
Ладно с ними, с ускорителями. Неужели фотки Атласа с Сигнусом не нашли?
 http://tass.ru/kosmos/4117893

Цитироватьche wi пишет:

ЦитироватьShenaar пишет:
Ладно с ними, с ускорителями. Неужели фотки Атласа с Сигнусом не нашли?
 http://tass.ru/kosmos/4117893

Ну, хоть не Сатурн-5.

Цитироватьpnetmon пишет:
А хоть раз РН в сборе с установленным Сигнусом показали? На фликере нету...

ЦитироватьShenaar пишет:

Цитироватьpnetmon пишет:
А хоть раз РН в сборе с установленным Сигнусом показали? На фликере нету...

С OA-4 есть.

Цитировать https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/atlas-v-rolls-to-launch-pad
March 22, 2016
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185527.jpg) NASA Kennedy / KSC‏Подлинная учетная запись @NASAKennedy (https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy) 7 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy/status/845285358329909248)

We've all heard of yellow submersible vehicles, but a yellow @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) CRS-7 #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) spacecraft? Not so fast -it's just the lighting!
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Цитироватьpnetmon, пишет:
А хоть раз РН в сборе с установленным Сигнусом показали? На фликере нету...

ЦитироватьInside KSC! for March 24, 2017

Опубликовано: 24 мар. 2017 г.
The Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft is sealed inside its protective payload fairing in preparation for the next cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station. Meanwhile, the Orion Service Module

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29931.jpg) Tory Bruno‏Подлинная учетная запись @torybruno (https://twitter.com/torybruno) 23 мар. (https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/844901412882460673)

#OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash)
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Цитироватьpnetmon , пишет:
А хоть раз РН в сборе с установленным Сигнусом показали? На фликере нету...

Вам KSC по заказу подогнал

Цитироватьhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/nasakennedy/sets/72157677292731631
Taken on March 15, 2017
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29262.jpg) Jeff Foust‏ @jeff_foust (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust) 3 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/846762147539554308)

Robyn Gatens, as NAC HEO meeting resumes: targeting no earlier than mid-April for Cygnus OA-7 launch.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29262.jpg)Jeff Foust‏ @jeff_foust (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust)  4m4 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/846762147539554308)

Robyn Gatens, as NAC HEO meeting resumes: targeting no earlier than mid-April for Cygnus OA-7 launch.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29262.jpg) Jeff Foust‏ @jeff_foust (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust) 15 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/846768639944593408)

Gatens: hope to provide more details about next steps towards providing ISS docking port to one or more companies, based on last year's RFI.

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Andrea Boyd Yep. We were told NET 8th and if so capture/berthing NET 13th and therefore next EVA has been cancelled as it will be after exp49/50 crew depart
Нравится (https://www.facebook.com/groups/133294990019598/#) · 1 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/133294990019598/#) · 30 марта в 14:43 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/133294990019598/permalink/1354930564522695/?comment_id=1650239004991848&reply_comment_id=1651815058167576&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R9%22%7D)

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/230115.jpg) (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/230115.jpg)
Andrea Boyd, ESA Flight Controller for ISS

Andrea Boyd is an ISS Flight Controller stationed at the European Astronaut Centre.

A Mechatronic Engineer from The University of Adelaide, Australia, she specialised in robotics at Yeungnam University, South Korea, working after graduation as an Automation Engineer for many industries prior to certification as a process plant and underground Mining Control Systems Specialist, located on site in the remote desert.

Andrea certified as an ISS Flight Operations Engineer for payload control and cross-certified in later years for crew operations, serving in the European Space Agency's Human Spaceflight and Operations Directorate. She has lived, worked and studied in over 65 nations, cooperates with IAC2017 Adelaide and is on the 2015 Australian of the Year Honour Roll for her volunteer work at schools, universities and NGOs, inspiring young people to pursue ambitious careers.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185645.jpg) ULA‏Подлинная учетная запись @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) 15 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/849014057936064513)

Launch fans: Mark your calendars: #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) is now scheduled for Tuesday, Apr 18.
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ЦитироватьOrbital ATK CRS-7 Mission Targeted for April 18 Launch (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/2017/04/03/orbital-atk-crs-7-mission-targeted-for-april-18-launch/)           
Posted on April 3, 2017 at 5:41 pm (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/2017/04/03/orbital-atk-crs-7-mission-targeted-for-april-18-launch/) by Linda Herridge (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/author/lherridg/).

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The payload fairing containing the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module is mated to the Centaur upper stage, or second stage, of the United Launch Alliance rocket March 17 in the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Photo credit: United Launch Alliance

 
NASA, Orbital ATK and United Launch Alliance (ULA) are now targeting April 18 for the launch of Orbital ATK's seventh contracted commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station. ULA has developed a plan to resolve an earlier booster hydraulic issue, and is moving forward with launch vehicle processing. Both the Atlas V rocket and Cygnus spacecraft remain secure. Several tons of cargo including crew supplies and science experiments packed aboard Cygnus remain in good shape.
                
 This entry was posted in Cygnus (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/category/cygnus/), Orbital ATK (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/category/orbital-atk/) on April 3, 2017 (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/2017/04/03/orbital-atk-crs-7-mission-targeted-for-april-18-launch/) by Linda Herridge (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/author/lherridg/).

ЦитироватьULA reschedules OA-7 Cygnus launch for April 18

April 3rd, 2017

by Derek Richardson

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An archive photo of the Atlas V with the OA-6 Cygnus in March 2016. Photo Credit: Carleton Bailie / SpaceFlight Insider

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — United Launch Alliance (ULA (http://www.ulalaunch.com/)) is now targeting April 18, 2017, for the launch of an Atlas V rocket with a Cygnus cargo spacecraft bound for the International Space Station (ISS).

Launching from Space Launch Complex 40, The Atlas V 401 rocket (4-meter fairing, zero solid rocket boosters and a single-engine upper stage) is slated to take to the skies at 5:30 p.m. EDT (21:30 GMT), the opening of a 30-minute launch window. The flight was delayed multiple times in March 2017 for multiple reasons (http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/organizations/ula/cygnus-cargo-launch-postponed-to-mid-april/). The latest was due to a hydraulic line issue on the booster itself.

"The team has developed a plan to resolve the issue and is moving forward with launch vehicle processing," an April 3 statement by ULA reads. "The Atlas V and Cygnus spacecraft remain secure."

The Orbital Atk (http://www.orbitalatk.com/) OA-7 Cygnus spacecraft is named S.S. John Glenn (http://www.ulalaunch.com/uploads/docs/Mission_Booklets/AV/av_oa7_mob.pdf) after the Mercury 7 astronaut. It will be delivering about 7,452 pounds (3,380 kilograms) of internal cargo and a 183-pound (83-kilogram) external CubeSat deployer.

It will be the seventh Cygnus flight to the space station, and the third atop an Atlas V rocket. Previously, the OA-4 and OA-6 missions flew atop ULA's workhorse rocket in December 2015 and March 2016, respectively. This was because the Antares rocket that traditionally launches Cygnus spacecraft was undergoing upgrades following the October 2014 Orb-3 launch failure.

OA-5 launched (http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/organizations/orbital-sciences-corp/antares-lights-virginian-night-skies-return-flight-oa-5-mission/) atop an upgraded Antares 230 rocket in October 2016. According to NASA Spaceflight (https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/11/oa-7-atlas-v-high-praise-antares-rtf/), the reason for the switch to an Atlas V for OA-7 had to do with getting more cargo (about 700 pounds or 300 kilograms more) to the ISS and giving NASA more schedule assurance.

Flights after OA-7, starting with OA-8E, will return to using Antares rockets launched from Wallops Island, Virginia.

ЦитироватьLiftoff is scheduled for April 18 at 11:11 a.m. EDT (1511 GMT). The day's launch window lasts 30 minutes.

Цитироватьvogel пишет:
https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/04/04/photos-cygnus-spacecraft-readied-for-launch-to-international-space-station/

ЦитироватьLiftoff is scheduled for April 18 at 11:11 a.m. EDT (1511 GMT) . The day's launch window lasts 30 minutes.

Что-то с SFI сильно расходится)

ЦитироватьЗапуск американского корабля Cygnus с грузом для МКС намечен на 18 апреля
 4 апреля, 2:09
 Грузовой корабль доставит на космическую станцию запасы воды, продовольствия и приборов, а также экспериментальный мини-спутник IceCube
 
НЬЮ-ЙОРК, 4 апреля. /Корр. ТАСС Алексей Качалин/. Старт ракеты-носителя Atlas V американского консорциума United Launch Alliance (ULA) с грузовым кораблем Cygnus к Международной космической станции (МКС) запланирован на 18 апреля. Об этом консорциум объявил в понедельник.
"Запуск ракеты Atlas V с кораблем Cygnus компании Orbital ATK намечен на 18 апреля", - отметила компания.
До этого пуск Atlas V неоднократно переносился. Первоначально причиной этого стали "проблемы с гидравликой разгонного блока" ракеты, которые были выявлены во время подготовки к полету. "Помимо этого, была обнаружена другая проблема с линией гидравлической подачи разгонного блока. Группа специалистов разработала план устранения неисправности и продвигается вперед в процессе подготовки корабля (к запуску)", - уточнили в ULA.
Компания заверила, что Atlas V и Cygnus "находятся в целости и безопасности". Запуск будет проведен со стартового комплекса 41 базы ВВС США на мысе Канаверал (штат Флорида). Для предстоящего рейса космического грузовика к МКС NASA осознанно выбрало Atlas V вместо носителя Antares-230 производства конкурирующей компании Orbital ATK. В космическом ведомстве мотивировали данный шаг большей грузоподъемностью и надежностью Atlas V.
Помимо запасов воды, продовольствия и приборов, Cygnus доставит на орбитальный комплекс экспериментальный мини-спутник IceCube, разработанный специалистами Центра космических полетов им. Годдарда в Гринбелте (штат Мэриленд). Вахту на МКС несут американцы Роберт Шейн Кимброу и Пегги Уитсон, россияне Андрей Борисенко, Сергей Рыжиков и Олег Новицкий, а также француз Тома Песке, представляющий Европейское космическое агентство.

ЦитироватьВиктор Кондрашов пишет:
А почему у Спейсов при всех запусках к МКС окно "в точку", а этих аж полчаса?

ЦитироватьAtlas V to Launch OA-7 for Orbital ATK and NASA
Atlas V OA-7 Mission Overview (http://www.ulalaunch.com/uploads/docs/Mission_Booklets/AV/av_oa7_mob.pdf)

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 (Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., April 3, 2017, 5:30 p.m. EDT) - The launch of the ULA Atlas V rocket carrying the OA-7 Cygnus spacecraft for Orbital ATK and NASA is scheduled for April 18. While completing testing for a ground support hydraulic condition discovered during prelaunch testing, a different issue with a booster hydraulic line was observed. The team has developed a plan to resolve the issue and is moving forward with launch vehicle processing. The Atlas V and Cygnus spacecraft remain secure.

Rocket/Payload:A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 will launch Orbital ATK's Cygnus™ spacecraft on the initial leg of its cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Date/Site/Launch Time:  Tuesday, April 18, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Live Broadcast: Look for more information about how you can tune in LIVE!

Mission Description: Orbital ATK developed the Cygnus advanced maneuvering spacecraft to perform ISS cargo delivery missions under the Commercial Resupply Service (CRS) contract with NASA. At a total weight of approximately 7,225 kg (15,928 lb), OA-7 will include approximately 3,380 kg (7,452 lb) of internal cargo and an 83 kg (183 lb) external deployer carrying CubeSats.

Launch Notes: This mission marks the third time ULA's Atlas V has launched Orbital ATK's Cygnus™ spacecraft on its way to the ISS. OA-7 will be the 71st launch of the Atlas V rocket since its first launch in 2002. The Atlas V 401 configuration rocket has flown 35 times, supporting a diverse set of missions, including national security, science and exploration, commercial as well as International Space Station resupply.

Launch Updates: To keep up to speed with updates to the launch countdown, dial the ULA launch hotline at 1-877-852-4321 or join the conversation at www.facebook.com/ulalaunch (https://www.facebook.com/ulalaunch), twitter.com/ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) and instagram.com/ulalaunch (https://instagram.com/ulalaunch); hashtags #AtlasV and #OA7.

Go Atlas! Go Centaur! Go OA-7!

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Launch Vehicle: Atlas V

Date: April 18, 2017

Launch Window Opens: 11:01 a.m. ET

Launch Hazard Area (http://www.patrick.af.mil/Portals/14/documents/Launch%20Hazard%20Area%20Maps/4-18-2017%20LHA%20Atlas%20V,%20OA-7.pdf?ver=2017-04-06-145241-700)

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ЦитироватьApril 11, 2017
 MEDIA ADVISORY M17-028
 
 NASA TV to Air Orbital ATK Resupply Mission Launch, Briefings

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 In this Oct. 23, 2016 image, the International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm captures Orbital ATK's Cygnus cargo spacecraft on its sixth mission to the station. The company's seventh cargo resupply mission is targeted for launch April 18 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Credits: NASA

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NASA commercial cargo provider Orbital ATK (http://www.nasa.gov/orbitalatk) is targeting its seventh commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station (http://www.nasa.gov/station) for 11:11 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 18. Coverage of the launch begins at 10 a.m. on NASA Television and the agency's website (https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv).

Two prelaunch briefings will air the day prior to launch. At 10:30 a.m., mission managers will provide an overview and status of launch operations and at 1 p.m., scientists and researchers will discuss some of the investigations to be delivered to the station.

Dubbed S.S. John Glenn (https://www.nasa.gov/feature/orbital-atk-dedicates-cygnus-spacecraft-to-john-glenn), the Cygnus spacecraft name is a tribute to the former astronaut and U.S. Senator from Ohio. It will launch on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Coverage of the spacecraft's solar array deployment will begin at 12:40 p.m. April 18, and will be followed by a 2 p.m. press conference with mission managers.

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Under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services contract, Cygnus will carry more than 7,600 pounds of science research, crew supplies and hardware to the orbiting laboratory in support of the Expedition 50 and 51 crew members.

The new experiments will include an antibody investigation (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/2347.html) that could increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs for cancer treatment and an advanced plant habitat (https://www.nasa.gov/feature/new-plant-habitat-will-increase-harvest-on-international-space-station) for studying plant physiology and growth of fresh food in space. Another new investigation bound for the U.S. National Laboratory will look at using magnetized cells and (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/1929.html) tools to make it easier to handle cells and cultures, and improve the reproducibility of experiments. Cygnus also is carrying 38 CubeSats, including many built by university students from around the world as part of the QB50 (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/2539.html) program. The CubeSats are scheduled to deploy from either the spacecraft or space station in the coming months.

When it arrives to the space station, Expedition 51 Commander Peggy Whitson of NASA and Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) will grapple Cygnus. Whitson will use the space station's robotic arm, Canadarm2, to take hold of the spacecraft. After Canadarm2 captures Cygnus, ground commands will be sent for the station's arm to rotate and install it on the bottom of the station's Unity module.

Cygnus will remain on the station until July, when it will depart with several tons of trash for a fiery reentry into Earth's atmosphere. Prior to re-entry, a third experiment will be conducted to study how fire burns in space (https://blogs.nasa.gov/kennedy/2017/02/23/saffire-iii-fire-experiment-prepped-for-flight-to-station/).

This is Orbital ATK's third launch from Cape Canaveral. Missions from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia are scheduled to resume for the eighth and subsequent contracted flights.

For an updated schedule of prelaunch briefings, events and NASA TV coverage, visit:

 

https://www.nasa.gov/content/orbital-atk-crs-7-briefings-and-events

For NASA TV downlink information, schedules and links to streaming video, visit:

 

https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv

Follow countdown coverage on our launch blog at:

 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital

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Cheryl Warner
 Headquarters, Washington
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Anyone ready for a launch? #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) set to launch April 18 at 11:11 a.m. http://bit.ly/av_oa7  (https://t.co/3tzOWFjj7M)
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ЦитироватьAtlas V to Launch OA-7 for Orbital ATK and NASA

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Rocket/Payload:A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 will launch Orbital ATK's Cygnus™ spacecraft on the initial leg of its cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Date/Site/Launch Time:  Tuesday, April 18, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The 30-minute launch window opens at 11:11 a.m. EDT.

Live Broadcast: The Live broadcast will begin at 10 a.m. EDT.

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ЦитироватьCygnus freighter to make science-enabling delivery to the space station
 April 12, 2017 (https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/04/) Justin Ray (https://spaceflightnow.com/author/justin-sfn-ray/)

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The Orbital ATK and NASA logos for the OA-7 Cygnus mission. Credit: Orbital ATK and NASA

CAPE CANAVERAL — Loaded with investigations into chemotherapy drugs with reduced side effects and radiation detectors for homeland security, a plant-growing chamber to promote future food harvesting in space and a technology demonstration for sample-return capsules, a commercial Cygnus cargo vessel will be sent to the International Space Station next week.

Built in the U.S. and Italy and operated by Orbital ATK of Dulles, Virginia, the eight-ton ship will be heaved into orbit by a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket.

Liftoff fr om Cape Canaveral is planned for Tuesday at 11:11 a.m. EDT (1511 GMT).

"The ISS program is very excited to see the seventh Cygnus spacecraft arrive at the station. This unmanned cargo vehicle will bring nearly 3,500 kg scientific supplies and additional hardware necessary to support ongoing research efforts conducted by the crew members aboard. ISS and our sustained human presence in space is a valuable stepping-stone for future exploration activities that provides an opportunity to develop new technologies that benefit all of humanity," said Holly Vavrin fr om the International Space Station Program Office at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

"After departing from ISS, Cygnus will performance additional science objectives including third spacecraft fire safety experiment, called SAFFIRE, additional cubesat deployments and a re-entry data collection."

Just some of the new research launching aboard Cygnus includes:

** Antibody-Drug Conjugates in Microgravity **

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This test could yield better drug designs for cancer patients to deliver targeted chemotherapy directly to cancerous cells and avoid healthy cells to reduce side effects.

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Credit: Oncolinx

"When cancer cells are in a petri dish, they lay flat and you have a 2-D structure of cancer. That's not how cancer grows in the body and solid tumors are 3-dimensional...In this study in the microgravity environment, the cancer cells will form spheric balls wh ere they will more accurate represent solid tumors. From there, we will be able to understand how these drugs metabolize different, how they more or less advantageous, and hopefully that will give us more insight how we plan to treat solid tumors with this novel-class of drugs," said Principal Investigator Sourav Sinha from Oncolinx LLC of Boston.

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are therapeutics that target tumors through receptors on the surface of cancer cells. By testing the drugs in space, they will be applied to cells that grow more life-like than can be created on Earth. The 3-D structure of tumors cultured in microgravity result in accelerated drug testing and bringing new therapeutics to the market quicker.

"There is a significant amount of crew time involved in this because we have a number of different variables that we are testing — dosages of the drug, controls of the drug and time points," Sinha said.

The cells are launched frozen, then thawed once in orbit to begin the research. It will be performed in the Expedite the Processing of Experiments to the Space Station (EXPRESS) rack.

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** Crystal Growth of Cs2LiYCl6:CE (CLYC) Scintillators in Microgravity **

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This experiment aims to grow a new type of scintillator crystal for use in portable radiation detectors employed by Homeland Security. Scintillators excite when exposed to certain types of radiation. Four experiment runs are planned inside the Solidification Using a Baffle in Sealed Ampoules (SUBSA) furnace of the Microgravity Science Glovebox.

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Credit: Radiation Monitoring Devices

"The main advantage of microgravity for crystal growth, in general, is the absence of buoyancy-driven convection. On Earth, hot fluids rise up and cold fluids sink down due to density differences. In microgravity, this doesn't happen, and it affects how fluid in our molten material transports, how molecules and atoms of material assemble into the crystal. It's significantly different in microgravity than on Earth," said Alexei Churilov, Ph.D., the experiment's principal investigator from Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. of Watertown, Massachusetts.

The space research will inform ways for the company scale-up its production of the crystals on Earth.

"Even though we are continuing research to improve these crystals in our production, there are still challenges and defects in crystals that include cracks, grain boundaries, bubbles and secondary phase inclusions which will be affected to one degree or another by growing these crystals in microgravity without convection."

If successful, small and inexpensive instruments could be made to detect both gamma rays and neutrons.

"These detectors are used to distinguish between harmless sources of radiation and radiation from, for example, enriched uranium from a nuclear bomb. The advantage of CLYC crystals is you can detect both gamma rays and neutron in one detector."

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** Advanced Plant Habitat **

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A stepping-stone to food production in deep space is the Advanced Plant Habitat launching on OA-7 to take up residence aboard the International Space Station. About the size of a mini-refrigerator, it features 180 sensors to carefully measure light, water and the atmosphere in the plant-growing chamber.

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Credit: NASA/Bill White

"It's really the culmination of four-to-five years of developmental effort that will result in the largest and most sophisticated apparatus for growing plants on the International Space Station," said Howard Levine, project scientist at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

A science carrier, roughly the size of a large pizza box, will be launched on this Cygnus with seeds of wheat and Arabidopsis, a small flowering plant. A seed wetting and germination is planned to demonstrate the performance of the hardware before peer-reviewed plant bioscience launches in November.

"One of the main advantages of the hardware is it has precise controls of all different kinds of environmental parameters, so you can do controlled experiments with plants under different temperature, relative humidity and CO2 concentration values," Levine said.

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** Cubesats **

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There are 38 cubesats being launched aboard this Cygnus, 34 that will be transferred over to the space station for eventual deployments from the Japanese Kibo module's airlock and four that are mounted externally to the cargo ship. After Cygnus departs the station in July, it will climb to a higher altitude, around 310 miles, and eject them into space.

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Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians to install the external cubesat deployer onto Cygnus. Credit: NASA/Cory Huston

A vast majority of station-deployed cubesats are part of the QB50 project to study the science of the atmosphere. A constellation of 28 cubesats will be launched as part of a European Union research program involving universities on five continents. The craft will probe the gas molecules and electrical properties in the poorly-studied region of the upper fringes of the atmosphere called the thermosphere.

"Small satellites are well poised to research the lower thermosphere because you need small sensors and many in-situ measurements at multi points along the way. So cubesats, which started about 15 years ago, are perfect for this project," said Henry Martin, external payloads coordinator from NanoRacks in Houston.

The six other cubesats going to the station include four from NASA, one from the Defense Department and one commercial. They include a mission to measure the cosmic X-ray background, one to test a new light-weight, longer-life battery system designed for the cold temperatures of space and another to measure ice particles within clouds.

The four riding in the Cygnus external deployer are LEMUR-2 cubesats for meteorology and ship tracking.

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** Spacecraft Fire Experiment-3 **

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After departing from space station, Cygnus will host the third spacecraft fire safety experiment, called SAFFIRE, to study the behavior of flames and combustion in microgravity for future capsule designers.

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The SAFFIRE experiment. Credit: NASA

Cygnus conducted SAFFIRE burns on its two flights last year. This test will use one large piece of material to burn, but apply lessons from the earlier experiment runs.

"They've adjusted the airflow rate and ignition sequence based on the results seen on the last two," said Vavrin.

SAFFIRE is a large, self-contained experiment stowed in the back of the Cygnus module. The blaze is ground-commanded.

Sensors will record the ambient temperature and the oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations, two video cameras provide top views of the entire sample, thermocouples are woven into the sample and a radiometer measures the heat given off.

The flame propagates over a panel of thin material approximately 0.4 m wide by 0.94 m long (15.7 x 37 inches) to quantify flame development over a large sample in low-gravity.

Cygnus will remain in orbit for several days until all of the data and video recorded during the experiment are downlinked to the ground.

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** Thermal Protection Material Flight Test and Reentry Data Collection (RED-Data2) **

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A company wanting to develop a family of re-entry vehicles to return scientific research samples to Earth from the space station will get a demonstration test at the end of the Cygnus flight when it brakes from orbit.

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One of the probes. Credit: Terminal Velocity Aerospace

"For this experiment, we are flying three different probes and we have three new heat shield materials that NASA is wanting to get flight-test data for," said John Dec, principle investigator of the RED-Data 2 experiment at Terminal Velocity Aerospace in Atlanta.

"The primary data that we are attempting to collect is temperature data from thermocouples that are embedded in the heat shield of each probe."

The three materials being put to the test: A new form of Avcoat that will be used on Orion human spacecraft, the others, developed by the NASA Ames Research Center, are the lightweight Conformal Phenolic Impregnated Carbon Ablator (C-PICA) and Conformal Silicone Impregnated Refractory Ceramic Ablator (C-SIRCA).

"It's kind of like a lawn dart without the stick," Dec said of the probes. "The RED-Data probes are only about 9 inches in diameter and weigh about 5.5 kilograms."

Kept inside the Cygnus throughout its mission, the three soccer ball-sized RED-Data-2 probes will be dispersed once the freighter breaks up during atmospheric re-entry at the conclusion of its three-month mission. Each probe will record vehicle location, temperature, acceleration, pressure and gyroscopic data seen during the fiery plunge back to Earth.

"When Cygnus does its de-orbit burn, it will start to re-enter the atmosphere and that's when we begin to collect our data. We use the accelerations to determine whether or not we're actually starting to re-enter. When Cygnus breaks up, our vehicles are then released into the free-stream flow and that's really when our experiment begins," Dec said.

"We have to wait to emerge from the ionization blackout, up until then we are storing data onboard. As soon as we emerge from the blackout, we use the Iridium satellite network to transmit all of our data from our vehicles to the Iridium network and then down to us at the ground station. We never physically recover vehicles, they land in the ocean, but we do get the data back."

The probes use a 45-degree sphere-cone geometry that is designed to always right itself and orient nose-first within a couple of seconds.

"This shape is very easily scaled up in size. So what we foresee in the future is to have a sample-return capability. It would be an on-demand type of down-mass capability for the space station...That's really wh ere our future direction is going is to develop a vehicle big enough to bring samples back," said Dec.

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#tbt (https://twitter.com/hashtag/tbt?src=hash) to preparing our #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) spacecraft for fairing encapsulation. Launch scheduled for 4/18 at 11:11 am ET aboard @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash)!
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ЦитироватьOrbital ATK Cygnus Cargo Module Ready for Delivery to International Space Station
 
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Опубликовано: 13 апр. 2017 г.

The Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module is packed with science experiments, supplies and hardware for delivery to the International Space Station on CRS-7. Orbital ATK's seventh commercial resupply services mission will launch atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

ЦитироватьInside KSC! for April 14, 2017
 
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Опубликовано: 14 апр. 2017 г.

The Orion crew module that traveled beyond low-Earth orbit on Exploration Flight Test 1 in 2014 was moved from the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building to nearby Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. On track to launch next week is Orbital ATK's CRS-7 commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station.

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Weather forecast issued on this Good Friday predicts favorable weather for Tuesday's Atlas 5 launch for #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) Cygnus https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/04/14/atlas-5-rocket-aims-for-tuesday-morning-launch-of-supplies-to-space-station/ ... (https://t.co/nxNhzAhaUh)
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ЦитироватьAtlas 5 rocket aims for Tuesday morning launch of supplies to space station
 April 14, 2017 (https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/04/) Justin Ray (https://spaceflightnow.com/author/justin-sfn-ray/)

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The Atlas 5 will be rolled to the launch pad on Monday. Credit: United Launch Alliance

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CAPE CANAVERAL — Air Force meteorologists on this Good Friday have released their initial forecast for Tuesday's launch of a cargo ship to the International Space Station, predicting favorable conditions to fly the Atlas 5 booster on a commercial mission.

The United Launch Alliance rocket will propel Orbital ATK's Cygnus automated resupply freighter into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral.

Liftoff on Tuesday will be possible during any of five specific opportunities in a 30-minute launch window, with the rocket's in-flight steering capabilities employed to guide Cygnus into the station's orbital plane:

Opportunity 1: 11:11:23 a.m. EDT
 Opportunity 2: 11:18:53 a.m. EDT
 Opportunity 3: 11:26:23 a.m. EDT (in-plane)
 Opportunity 4: 11:33:53 a.m. EDT
 Opportunity 5: 11:41:23 a.m. EDT

(* exact times will be tweaked by a few seconds based on final radar tracking of the station's orbit on launch day.)

It will be the 71st Atlas 5 launch and the third to deploy a Cygnus for the space station.

The spacecraft weighs 15,928 pounds, and it is loaded with 7,443 pounds of internal cargo and an 183-pound external deployer for cubesats.

Cygnus will take a four-day trek to the orbiting laboratory for rendezvous next Saturday, April 22. Grapple of the vessel by the station's robotic arm, operated by Expedition 51 flight engineer Thomas Pesquet, is planned for 6:05 a.m. EDT (1005 GMT).

Weather forecasters predict an 80 percent chance of acceptable conditions for launch, with cumulus clouds posing only slight concerns.

"High pressure with a tight pressure gradient over Central Florida will dictate this weekend's weather. Breezy, on-shore winds will persist through Sunday night with a chance of a brief, coastal shower. On Monday for MLP roll, favorable weather conditions will continue and on-shore winds will weaken slightly as the high pressure system moves eastward into the Atlantic Ocean," the Air Force launch weather team said this morning.

"On launch day, high pressure continues to provide favorable weather with a slight chance of a coastal shower. Winds remain on-shore with peak wind speeds in the low-teens during the launch window.

The launch time specifics include scattered clouds, good visibility, winds from the east at 8 to 13 knots, a relative humidity of 72 percent and a temperature of 75 degrees F.

If the launch slips to Wednesday's 30-minute window that opens at 10:48 a.m. EDT (1448 GMT), there is a 70 percent chance of good launch weather.

"In the event of a 24 hour delay, winds will turn more southeasterly and bring an increase in low-level moisture. Coupled with an upper level trough pushing into the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, the Florida peninsula will experience increasing cloudiness and showers. Wind speeds will be in the mid-teens," forecasters say.

"The primary concerns for launch are cumulus clouds and thick clouds."

ЦитироватьOA-7 Space Station Cargo Resupply Preparation and Loading
 
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 The Space Program (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjFhz-aHnRFYgNlK8H39xyw)

Опубликовано: 9 апр. 2017 г.

The OA-7 mission is targeted to launch on April 18, 2017 from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Orbital ATK will launch Cygnus atop a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket for delivery of essential crew supplies, equipment and scientific experiments to astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

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Cygnus will carry the SAFFIRE-3 space combustion experiment from NASA's Glenn Research Center that will intentionally burn a single large sample of material to study flame development in space. Cygnus will also carry the Reentry Data Collection (RED-Data-2) flight recorder to provide crucial data about the extreme conditions a spacecraft encounters during atmospheric reentry.

OA-7 will mark Orbital ATK's seventh cargo delivery mission for NASA under its Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) -1 contract.

Cargo is delivered to the station using Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft. The Cygnus spacecraft consists of two modules: the Service Module (SM) which incorporates the avionics, propulsion and power systems from Orbital ATK's flight proven LEOStar and GEOStar spacecraft buses; and the Pressurized Cargo Module (PCM) which carries the crew supplies, spares and scientific experiments. The SM is integrated and tested at Orbital ATK's Dulles, Virginia satellite manufacturing facility. The PCM is supplied by Thales Alenia Space and is produced in Turin Italy.

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Опубликовано: 10 мар. 2017 г.

Take a look at the mission preview for our OA-7 mission, set to launch in March 2017 aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The S.S. John Glenn Cygnus spacecraft will deliver essential supplies, equipment and science experiments to astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

ЦитироватьApril 14, 2017
 
 Watch World's First Live 360 Degree Video of Rocket Launch April 18

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The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is seen in a December 2015 image in place at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Sealed inside the payload fairing atop the rocket is the Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft filled with science, crew supplies and equipment that launched to the International Space Station on December 6, 2015.
Credits: United Launch Alliance

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NASA, in coordination with United Launch Alliance (http://www.ulalaunch.com/) (ULA) and Orbital ATK (http://www.nasa.gov/orbitalatk), will broadcast the world's first live 360-degree stream of a rocket launch. The live 360 stream of the cargo resupply mission liftoff to the International Space Station may be viewed on the NASA Television YouTube channel starting 10 minutes prior to lift off at:
 

http://youtube.com/nasatelevision

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Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft will launch on a ULA Atlas V rocket carrying more than 7,600 pounds of science research, crew supplies and hardware to the orbiting laboratory. Launch is targeted for Tuesday, April 18 during a 30-minute window that opens at 11:11 a.m. EDT.

To view in 360, use a mouse or move a personal device to look up and down, back and forth, for a 360-degree view around Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Note: not all browsers support viewing 360 videos. YouTube supports playback of 360-degree videos on computers using Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Opera browsers. Viewers may use the YouTube app to view the launch on a smart phone. Those who own virtual reality headsets will be able to look around and experience the view as if they were actually standing on the launch pad.

While virtual reality and 360 technology have been increasing in popularity, live 360 technology is a brand new capability that has recently emerged. Recognizing the exciting possibilities opened by applying this new technology to spaceflight, NASA, ULA, and Orbital ATK seized this opportunity to virtually place the public at the base of the rocket during launch. Minimum viewing distance is typically miles away from the launch pad, but the live 360 stream enables viewers to get a pads-eye view.

For information about Orbital ATK's cargo resupply mission, visit:

 

http://www.nasa.gov/orbitalatk (http://www.nasa.gov/orbitalatk)

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 Headquarters, Washington
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 Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
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Sean Wilson
 Orbital ATK
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Christa Bell
 United Launch Alliance
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ЦитироватьWatch World's First Live 360 Degree Video of Rocket Launch April 18

(April 14, 2017) NASA, in coordination with United Launch Alliance (ULA) and Orbital ATK, will broadcast the world's first live 360-degree stream of a rocket launch. The live 360 stream of the cargo resupply mission liftoff to the International Space Station may be viewed on the NASA Television YouTube channel starting 10 minutes prior to lift off at:

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Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft will launch on a ULA Atlas V rocket carrying more than 7,600 pounds of science research, crew supplies and hardware to the orbiting laboratory. Launch is targeted for Tuesday, April 18 during a 30-minute window that opens at 11:11 a.m. EDT.

To view in 360, use a mouse or move a personal device to look up and down, back and forth, for a 360-degree view around Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Note: not all browsers support viewing 360 videos. YouTube supports playback of 360-degree videos on computers using Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Opera browsers. Viewers may use the YouTube app to view the launch on a smart phone. Those who own virtual reality headsets will be able to look around and experience the view as if they were actually standing on the launch pad.

While virtual reality and 360 technology have been increasing in popularity, live 360 technology is a brand new capability that has recently emerged. Recognizing the exciting possibilities opened by applying this new technology to spaceflight, NASA, ULA, and Orbital ATK seized this opportunity to virtually place the public at the base of the rocket during launch. Minimum viewing distance is typically miles away from the launch pad, but the live 360 stream enables viewers to get a pads-eye view.

For information about Orbital ATK's cargo resupply mission, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/orbitalatk

ЦитироватьCygnus ship sending abundance of science to International Space Station
 April 15, 2017 (https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/04/) Justin Ray (https://spaceflightnow.com/author/justin-sfn-ray/)

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Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy Space Center, the Cygnus was tilted to the horizontal position for final stowage of cargo.Credit: NASA/Bill White

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CAPE CANAVERAL — Carrying more science research gear to the International Space Station than ever launched before by U.S. commercial logistics vehicles, the next Orbital ATK Cygnus freighter takes flight Tuesday.

The cargo ship, ceremonially dubbed the S.S. John Glenn, will be boosted into orbit atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket fr om Cape Canaveral at 11:11 a.m. EDT (1511 GMT).

A 30-minute launch window, spanning 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the exact moment the station's orbital plane passes over the Complex 41 launch pad, allows flexibility for the Atlas 5 to wait out unfavorable weather or seek resolution to a technical issue that could crop up in the countdown.

Liftoff will be possible during any of five specific opportunities — at every 7-minute 30-second interval — that simplified the analytical work for mission control. The rocket's in-flight steering capabilities will be employed during ascent to guide Cygnus into the station's orbital plane:

Opportunity 1: 11:11:23 a.m. EDT
 Opportunity 2: 11:18:53 a.m. EDT
 Opportunity 3: 11:26:23 a.m. EDT
 Opportunity 4: 11:33:53 a.m. EDT
 Opportunity 5: 11:41:23 a.m. EDT

(* exact times will be tweaked by a few seconds based on final radar tracking of the station's orbit on launch day.)

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Illustration of the launch window. Credit: United Launch Alliance

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The System Certification Review was completed Friday and the Launch Readiness Review was successfully passed on Saturday morning.

Weather forecasters, as of Saturday, predict an 80 percent chance of favorable liftoff conditions, with partly cloudy skies, light winds and a temperature of 75 degrees F.

An optimal spot for the general public to view the late-morning launch will be Playalinda Beach, located just north of Complex 41 along the Canaveral National Seashore and accessed fr om Titusville via State Highway 402.

Walking down the beach to the barrier fence line will put you just 4.8 miles away from the rocket at takeoff.

The park charges $5 per car to enter.

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex also offers viewing options, but those require the standard admission fee plus a launch access pass, per person.

It will be the 71st Atlas 5 launch and the third to deploy a Cygnus for the space station.

NASA pushed for Orbital ATK to buy an Atlas for the OA-7 launch vehicle because the powerful rocket enables the Cygnus to carry more cargo than the company's own Antares rocket.

"These missions are very special to us at Orbital ATK. To us, it is all about the crew, giving them the supplies they need to live and work in low-Earth orbit, but also to deliver the scientific experiments so they can perform that valuable experimentation while while in low-Earth orbit," said Frank DeMauro, vice president and general manager of Orbital ATK's Advanced Programs Division in its Space Systems Group.

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The encapsulated Cygnus is hoisted aboard the Atlas 5. Credit: United Launch Alliance

The spacecraft weighs 15,928 pounds, and it is loaded with 7,443 pounds of internal cargo and an 183-pound external deployer for cubesats.

But, notably, it is carrying 2,072 pounds of science equipment, more than any of the 16 previous commercial resupply vehicles launched by Orbital ATK or SpaceX for NASA's privatized station cargo-delivery service.

"The Cygnus spacecraft is a very robust and reliable vehicle. It is crucial to meeting our resupply needs. This mission, specifically, will showcase the Cygnus' ability to accommodate science," said Holly Vavrin from the International Space Station program office in Houston.

"There are four refrigerator-freezers onboard that contain biological samples for several investigations and there's over 1,000 kg of other science that spans all fields from astronomy to meteorology to biology/medical research and technological demonstrations. There's also a lot of hardware onboard needed to maintain operations and keep the crew healthy and happy during their six-month expedition."

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Illustration of the Atlas 5 flight to deploy Cygnus. Credit: United Launch Alliance

Cygnus will take a four-day trek to the orbiting laboratory for rendezvous on Saturday. Grapple of the vessel by the station's robotic arm is planned for 6:05 a.m. EDT (1005 GMT).

Approaching the station from behind and below, it will use Global Positioning navigation and rendezvous laser sensors to arrive at a point within 40 feet of the lab complex.

The astronauts are responsible for monitoring the Cygnus vehicle's approach, able to abort the rendezvous with the push of a button to make the craft retreat away if they spot something amiss. Expedition 51 flight engineer Thomas Pesquet, a Frenchman from the European Space Agency, will be prime from working the Canadarm2 to capture the ship, while commander Peggy Whitson of NASA serves as backup arm operator.

Ground controllers will remotely-operate the arm to maneuver and then seat the Cygnus into the berthing mechanism on the underside of the station's Unity module. Sixteen electrically-driven bolts will be engage to firmly attach the two craft together, allowing the hatchway to be opened to begin a three-month stay.

"Cygnus can accommodate a truly impressive amount of cargo of all shapes and all sizes, and this vehicle can remain attached to station for up to three months, providing us the flexibility we need in planning the complicated dance of vehicle traffic," Vavrin said.

Vehicle hardware: 2,677 pounds
 * Express Carrier Avionics (ExPCA) box and jumper cable, lab external handrail wireless communication antennas, improved Payload Ethernet Hub Gateway (iPEHG) hardware, external high definition camera and enhanced MDM hardware
 * Student-built spacewalk tools
 * Food warmer, medical accessory kits and sleeping bag and liners
 * Microbial sampling hardware, filter and batteries for smoke detectors, acoustic dosimeter and data receiver, cabin air assembly heat exchanger
 * Exercise harnesses for treadmill to be used by Paolo Nespoli and Randy Bresnik
 * Cabling for Waste and Hygiene Compartment, Nitrogen/Oxygen Recharge System tanks and ventilation monitor and air filters
 * New distillation and fluid and pressure control pump assemblies for the urine-to-water recycler
 * Solid-state lights, multipurpose glue, standard socket, L-wrench
 * Waste water bags
 * Urine and solid waste disposal containers
 * Toilet paper package

Crew supplies: 2,103 pounds
 * Crew suitcases and provisions
 * 92 Bulk Overwrap Bags of food
 * Public affairs items for European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli launching to the station in July
 * Personal items for Mark Vande Hei launching in September
 * NASA items for Russian crew
 * Procedure manuals

Science utilization: 2,072 pounds
 * European Space Agency: Extremophiles kit and the Portable PFS facility for human research in respiratory, cardiovascular and metabolic physiology
 * JAXA: Group Combustion hardware, ELF hardware, Probiotics
 * NASA: Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer 1553 terminator connector, Antibody Drug Conjugates in Microgravity, Magnetic 3D Cell Culturing, Genes in Space 2 and 3, Osteo-omics, Nanoracks equipment and deployers, Plant Habitat, Rodent Research 5 Animal Access Unit, VEGGIE, SAFFIRE-3

EVA gear: 161 pounds
 * Hard upper torso, arms, legs, boots, checkout fixture for spacesuit
 * Spacewalk tool kit, tethers, tape, scissors

Russian hardware: 40 pounds
 * Bulk Overwrap Bags of food for cosmonauts Fyodor Yurchikhin, launching April 20, and Sergey Ryazanskiy launching in July

Computer resources: 4 pounds
 * Plant Habitat software
 * System upgrade CD and DVD for the Columbus module
 * M12 to RJ45 adapters

With packing material included, the total "up-mass" on this Cygnus in the pressurized cargo module is 7,443 pounds.

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Final views of the packed Cygnus with the powered payloads along the bottom. Credit: NASA

The ExPCA avionics box and the 1553 cable for AMS will be dug out of the Cygnus quickly because both items are part of the spacewalk planned for early May.

That EVA, the 200th for the space station program, will replace the box to upgrade the capabilities of the ExPRESS Logistics Carrier pallet to hold external payloads on the starboard truss and the AMS cable will guide future upgrade planning for replacing cooling pumps on the particle physics experiment.

For the upcoming launch, Cygnus was partially loaded with its payload at Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, the same building wh ere much of the outpost had been readied for space shuttle launches from the late 1990s through 2011.

After the pressurized cargo module and the propulsion tug of Cygnus were mated together, the spacecraft was relocated to KSC's Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility to be loaded with 1,825 pounds of maneuvering propellant, the final stowage of cargo, closure of the hatch and encapsulation within the Atlas 5 rocket's 45-foot-long, 14-foot-diameter aluminum nose cone, the longest available in that diameter.

The shrouded freighter then moved to United Launch Alliance's rocket assembly building at Complex 41, wh ere the two-stage Atlas 5 had been stacked aboard a mobile launch platform, and hoisted atop the rocket.

The 194-foot-tall Atlas/Cygnus vehicle will be rolled out to the launch pad at 8 a.m. EDT on Monday and the seven-hour countdown begins early Tuesday morning.

This is the fourth flight of the Enhanced Cygnus, which features a lengthened pressurized section, produced in Italy by Thales Alenia Space, to increase the interior volume capacity by 25 percent, circular UltraFlex solar arrays, manufactured in Goleta, California, that are lighter and more compact, and updated fuel tanks made with new diaphragm technology for better control of propellant.

The changes to Cygnus enable the vessel to launch 2,600 pounds more cargo than the previous spacecraft version.

The cargo container is a smaller diameter version of the Italian-made Multi-Purpose Logistics Modules that flew up and down on space shuttles to outfit the station.

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Credit: Walter Scriptunas II / Scriptunas Images (http://www.scriptunasimages.com)

Cygnus stands 21 feet tall and 10 feet in diameter, clad in its silver-metallic shielding. It has one 100-pound-thrust main engine and 32 small thrusters for 7-pound-thrust.

Continuing Orbital ATK's tradition of naming its Cygnus ships for late astronauts, this freighter was christened after the first American to orbit the Earth.

"It is my humble duty and with great pride to announce this mission, this spacecraft is named the S.S. John Glenn," DeMauro said.

"He was my hero as a young boy. I was 9 years old when in February of '62 he became the first American to orbit the Earth. There wasn't a single youngster within 10 years of my age that didn't know who John Glenn was," said Brian Duffy, a Hall of Fame astronaut who flew on four space shuttle missions and now serves as Orbital ATK's vice president of Exploration Systems.

"He was the epitome of a public servant, someone who was always looking out for the best for his country. He entered into the Marine Corps. shortly after Pearl Harbor and served as a fighter pilot in World War II as well as the Korean War. He was selected in the first group of astronauts and became very famous for that. But he was a humble man throughout. After becoming an astronaut, he opened up the space frontier for all of us."

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The commemorative welcome poster just inside Cygnus. Credit: NASA/Bill White

There is a poster of Glenn directly behind the hatch that the station crew will see immediately after opening the hatch. Otherwise, there are no commemorative items being carried aboard the spacecraft.

"We felt this mission, Sen. Glenn would want to be all about cargo, he would want us to focus on getting that to the space station. So we've not allocated any mementoes," DeMauro said.

Orbital ATK is under contract to perform four additional resupply missions through the end of 2018. NASA bought 11 flights in all under its Commercial Resupply Services 1 contract.

The company is guaranteed to get six additional missions under the CRS 2 contract. NASA has authorized the schedule for the first, slated for late 2019.

"Back in the fall, this mission was originally slated for Antares. One of the things we do on a regular basis is we're always talking about the manifest and cargo and when NASA needs the missions to fly. After the SpaceX mishap on the pad, as part of that, we entered into discussions about if we could fly a little bit more cargo for NASA. In those conversations, the topic came up if there was a way to convert this mission to an Atlas 5. Orbital ATK is about the mission, we're about supporting our customers," DeMauro said.

"We are looking at getting back on Antares this summer with OA-8, but this mission it was in NASA's best interests, collectively as a mission's best interests, to convert the mission to an Atlas."

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The eight Cygnus mission patches thus far. Credit: Orbital ATK

** CYGNUS FLIGHT HISTORY **
 Name....Rocket.....Cargo up-mass...Launch date

Demo — Antares — 1,299 pounds — Launched Sept. 18, 2013
 Orb 1 — Antares — 2,780 pounds — Launched Jan. 9, 2014
 Orb 2 — Antares — 3,293 pounds — Launched July 13, 2014
 Orb 3 — Antares — 4,883 pounds — Launched Oct. 28, 2014 *Failure
 OA-4 — Atlas 5 — 7,746 pounds — Launched Dec. 6, 2015
 OA-6 — Atlas 5 — 7,758 pounds — Launched March 22, 2016
 OA-5 — Antares — 5,163 pounds — Launched Oct. 17, 2016
 OA-7 — Atlas 5 — 7,626 pounds — ...

** DRAGON FLIGHT HISTORY **
 Name....Cargo up-mass...Launch date

Demo — 1,014 pounds — Launched May 22, 2012
 CRS-1 — 1,001 pounds — Launched Oct. 8, 2012
 CRS-2 — 1,493 pounds — Launched March 1, 2013
 CRS-3 — 4,608 pounds — Launched April 18, 2014
 CRS-4 — 4,885 pounds — Launched Sept. 21, 2014
 CRS-5 — 5,108 pounds — Launched Jan. 10, 2015
 CRS-6 — 4,387 pounds — Launched April 14, 2015
 CRS-7 — 5,275 pounds — Launched June 28, 2015 *Failure
 CRS-8 — 6,914 pounds — Launched April 8, 2016
 CRS-9 — 4,976 pounds — Launched July 18, 2016
 CRS-10 — 5,490 pounds — Launched Feb. 19, 2017

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ULA Launch Readiness Review is complete! #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) for @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) and @NASA (https://twitter.com/NASA) on track to launch Apr 18. http://bit.ly/av_oa7  (https://t.co/3tzOWFjj7M)
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ЦитироватьAtlas V to Launch OA-7 for Orbital ATK and NASA

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Rocket/Payload:A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 will launch Orbital ATK's Cygnus™ spacecraft on the initial leg of its cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Date/Site/Launch Time:  Tuesday, April 18, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The 30-minute launch window opens at 11:11 a.m. EDT.

Live Broadcast: The live broadcast will begin at 10 a.m. EDT. The first-ever live 360 launch feed will begin at 11:01 a.m. EDT.

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Mission Description: Orbital ATK developed the Cygnus advanced maneuvering spacecraft to perform ISS cargo delivery missions under the Commercial Resupply Service (CRS) contract with NASA. At a total weight of approximately 7,225 kg (15,928 lb), OA-7 will include approximately 3,380 kg (7,452 lb) of internal cargo and an 83 kg (183 lb) external deployer carrying CubeSats.

Launch Notes: This mission marks the third time ULA's Atlas V has launched Orbital ATK's Cygnus™ spacecraft on its way to the ISS. OA-7 will be the 71st launch of the Atlas V rocket since its first launch in 2002. The Atlas V 401 configuration rocket has flown 35 times, supporting a diverse set of missions, including national security, science and exploration, commercial as well as International Space Station resupply.

Launch Updates: To keep up to speed with updates to the launch countdown, dial the ULA launch hotline at 1-877-852-4321 or join the conversation at www.facebook.com/ulalaunch (https://www.facebook.com/ulalaunch), twitter.com/ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) and instagram.com/ulalaunch (https://instagram.com/ulalaunch); hashtags #AtlasV and #OA7.

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Our #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) mission is scheduled to launch on Tuesday! Learn more about our mission to @Space_Station (https://twitter.com/Space_Station) here: http://bit.ly/2ntu9eZ  (https://t.co/IUJfiHMikv) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

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Mission Page: OA-7 Space Station Cargo Resupply

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Launch Date:	April 18, 2017
Launch Site:	Cape Canaveral, Florida
Mission Customer:	NASA

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About the Mission

The OA-7 mission is targeted to launch on April 18, 2017 from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Orbital ATK will launch Cygnus atop a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket for delivery of essential crew supplies, equipment and scientific experiments to astronauts aboard the International Space Station. For the first time ever, viewers will be able to watch a live 360-degree stream of the launch. The broadcast will begin 10 minutes prior to liftoff on the NASA Television YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/NASAtelevision). More information available here (https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/watch-world-s-first-live-360-degree-video-of-rocket-launch-april-18).

Cygnus will carry the SAFFIRE-3 space combustion experiment from NASA's Glenn Research Center that will intentionally burn a single large sample of material to study flame development in space. Cygnus will also carry the Reentry Data Collection (RED-Data-2) flight recorder to provide crucial data about the extreme conditions a spacecraft encounters during atmospheric reentry.

OA-7 will mark Orbital ATK's seventh cargo delivery mission for NASA under its Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) -1 contract.

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About Cygnus

Cargo is delivered to the station using Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft. The Cygnus spacecraft consists of two modules: the Service Module (SM) which incorporates the avionics, propulsion and power systems from Orbital ATK's flight proven LEOStar and GEOStar spacecraft buses; and the Pressurized Cargo Module (PCM) which carries the crew supplies, spares and scientific experiments. The SM is integrated and tested at Orbital ATK's Dulles, Virginia satellite manufacturing facility. The PCM is supplied by Thales Alenia Space and is produced in Turin Italy.

More Information
 
 OA-7 fact sheet  (http://www.orbitalatk.com/news-room/feature-stories/OA7-Mission-Page/Documents/FS001_17_OA_7485%20Cygnus_OA-7.pdf)
 John Glenn fact sheet (http://www.orbitalatk.com/news-room/feature-stories/OA7-Mission-Page/Documents/SS_John_Glenn_Bio.pdf)
 Orbital ATK Cygnus fact sheet (http://www.orbitalatk.com/space-systems/human-space-advanced-systems/commercial-resupply-services/docs/Cygnus_FactSheet_REV02-17.pdf)
 Orbital ATK CRS fact sheet (http://www.orbitalatk.com/space-systems/human-space-advanced-systems/commercial-resupply-services/docs/FS003_08_OA_5033_CRS.pdf)
 ULA Website (http://www.ulalaunch.com/)

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ЦитироватьLaunch Data
Launch Vehicle: Atlas V 401
Launch Site: SLC-41 Cape Canaveral
Launch Date: April 18, 2017
Window: 15:11-15:41 UTC
Payload: Cygnus OA-7 (7,221kg)
Flight Azimuth: 44.4°

Target Orbit:
Type: Low Earth Orbit
Perigee: 230 Kilometers
Apogee: 230 Kilometers
Inclination: 51.6Degrees

Ground Track Map
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Credit: United Launch Alliance

ЦитироватьUnited Launch Alliance and Orbital ATK's Launch Readiness Review for the Atlas V rocket with the Cygnus cargo resupply module was held April 15 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Launch managers from ULA, Orbital ATK and NASA determined all is ready for a targeted launch to the International Space Station on Tuesday, April 18. The liftoff from Space Launch Complex 41 is scheduled for 11:11 a.m. EDT and there is a 30-minute launch opportunity available.

NASA TV launch coverage will begin at 10 a.m. EDT on air and streaming at //www.nasa.gov/ntv. Ten minutes prior to liftoff, NASA TV's YouTube channel will debut full, 360 coverage of the launch at http://youtube.com/nasatelevision

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The weather forecast for #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) launch on April 18 has improved to 90% favorable! Great news from @45thSpaceWing (https://twitter.com/45thSpaceWing)

Цитировать04/13/2017 01:28  OA-7 science preview story (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196371327?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

CAPE CANAVERAL -- Loaded with investigations into chemotherapy drugs with reduced side effects and radiation detectors for homeland security, a plant-growing chamber to promote future food harvesting in space and a technology demonstration for sample-return capsules, a commercial Cygnus cargo vessel will be sent to the International Space Station next week.

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04/14/2017 17:40  Weather forecast is 80% GO (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196379234?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

CAPE CANAVERAL -- Air Force meteorologists on this Good Friday have released their initial forecast for Tuesday's launch of a cargo ship to the International Space Station, predicting an 80 percent chance of favorable conditions to fly the Atlas 5 booster on a commercial mission.

04/15/2017 21:48  Launch preview story for OA-7 and Atlas 5 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196387616?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

CAPE CANAVERAL -- Carrying more science research gear to the International Space Station than ever launched before by U.S. commercial logistics vehicles, the next Orbital ATK Cygnus freighter takes flight Tuesday.
The cargo ship, ceremonially dubbed the S.S. John Glenn, will be boosted into orbit atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral at 11:11 a.m. EDT (1511 GMT).

4/16/2017 15:43  Weather forecasted improves to 90% go (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196391628?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The Air Force launch weather team has upped the odds of acceptable liftoff conditions on Tuesday morning to 90 percent for the Atlas 5 rocket to propel the commercial Cygnus cargo craft into orbit for the International Space Station.

Liftoff is targeted for 11:11 a.m. EDT (1511 GMT) at the opening of a 30-minute window.
"High pressure continues to dominate the weather pattern with a slight chance of a coastal shower and breezy conditions," forecasters said this morning.

"On Monday for MLP roll, favorable weather conditions will persist and on-shore winds will weaken as the high pressure system in the Atlantic Ocean shifts slightly southward. Peak winds will be in the low-teens by early afternoon and a brief, coastal shower can be expected.

"On launch day, high pressure continues to provide favorable weather with a slight chance of a coastal shower. Winds remain on-shore with peak wind speeds below 10 knots during the count and speeds increasing into the low-teens by the end of the launch window."

The specifics for the launch time include just scattered clouds, good visibility, easterly winds of 8 to 13 knots, a relative humidity of 72 percent and a temperature of 74 degrees F.

If the launch scrubs to Wednesday morning for some reason, there is an 80 percent chance of good weather then.

"In the event of a 24 hour delay, winds will turn slightly more southeasterly and bring an increase in low- level moisture. Coastal showers are expected once again. Wind speeds will be in the mid-teens," forecasters say.

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ЦитироватьAtlas V OA-7 Mission Profile
 
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Опубликовано: 17 апр. 2017 г.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 will launch Orbital ATK's Cygnus™ spacecraft on the initial leg of its cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185971.jpg) 45th Space Wing‏ @45thSpaceWing (https://twitter.com/45thSpaceWing) 2 ч назад (https://twitter.com/45thSpaceWing/status/853945023062310916)

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ЦитироватьTelevised Briefings Today Preview Orbital ATK's CRS-7
Posted on April 17, 2017 at 6:13 am (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/2017/04/17/televised-briefings-today-preview-orbital-atks-crs-7/) by Steven Siceloff (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/author/ssicelof/).

NASA commercial cargo provider Orbital ATK (http://www.nasa.gov/orbitalatk) is on track for its seventh commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station (http://www.nasa.gov/station) for 11:11 a.m. EDT Tuesday at the start of a 30-minute launch window. Launching on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, the uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft will carry more than 7,600 pounds of science research, crew supplies and hardware to the orbiting laboratory in support of the crew members.

NASA Television will provide multiple broadcasts around launch activities. These events will also stream live on the agency's website at www.nasa.gov/live (http://www.nasa.gov/live). Today, NASA TV will air a prelaunch news conference at 10:30 a.m.

The first "What's on Board" science briefing begins at 1 p.m. Participants will be:
 

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• Tara Ruttley of NASA's Johnson Space Center and Dr. Mike Roberts of CASIS will provide a science overview (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/oa7_research_launches) of what's on board Cygnus.
• Howard Levine and Bryan Onate, both of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, will discuss the Advanced Plant Habitat (https://www.nasa.gov/feature/new-plant-habitat-will-increase-harvest-on-international-space-station).
• Sourav Sinha, Oconolinx, will discuss ADCs in Microgravity (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/2347.html).
• Henry Martin of NanoRacks and Davide Masutti of the Von Karman Institute will discuss CubeSats including the QB50 (http://nanoracks.com/deploy-qb50-satellites-from-iss/).
• Julian Rubinfien, student, and Scott Copeland of Boeing, will discuss Julian's winning experiment for Genes in Space (https://www.genesinspace.org/blog/watch-julian-discuss-his-winning-experiment/).
  

The second "What's on Board" briefing will air at 2 p.m. featuring Joe Fust, United Launch Alliance and Paul Escalera, Orbital ATK

Our launch day coverage of the Cygnus launch begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday on NASA TV and on NASA's Launch Blog at http://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital. Learn more about the Orbital ATK CRS-7 mission by going to the mission home page at: http://www.nasa.gov/orbitalatk.

This entry was posted in Cygnus (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/category/cygnus/), Orbital ATK (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/category/orbital-atk/) on April 17, 2017 (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/2017/04/17/televised-briefings-today-preview-orbital-atks-crs-7/) by Steven Siceloff (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/author/ssicelof/).

ЦитироватьWeather 90 Percent 'Go' for Tuesday Launch
Posted on April 17, 2017 at 9:58 am (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/2017/04/17/weather-90-percent-go-for-tuesday-launch/) by Anna Heiney (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/author/aheiney/).
          
Meteorologists with the U.S. Air Force 45th Weather Squadron are expecting very promising conditions for tomorrow's planned launch of the Orbital ATK CRS-7 mission aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. The forecast calls for temperatures of 75-76° F with on-shore winds peaking below 10 knots during the countdown. Forecasters predict a 90 percent chance of "go" conditions at the 11:11 a.m. EDT launch time, with the possibility of cumulus clouds posing the primary concern.

This entry was posted in Cygnus (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/category/cygnus/), Orbital ATK (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/category/orbital-atk/) on April 17, 2017 (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/2017/04/17/weather-90-percent-go-for-tuesday-launch/) by Anna Heiney (https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/author/aheiney/).

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185645.jpg) ULA‏Подлинная учетная запись @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) 2 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/853948578796105729)

ULA's #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) with #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) for @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) and @nasa (https://twitter.com/NASA) rolling to the launch pad ahead of tomorrow's launch.
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 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185647.png) Orbital ATK‏Подлинная учетная запись @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) 2 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK/status/853948454556635136)

The @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) rocket carrying our SS John Glenn #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) spacecraft is rolling out to launch pad 41 at @NASAKennedy (https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy)!
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 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185645.jpg) ULA‏Подлинная учетная запись @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) 2 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/853953540045369344)

Rolling. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash)
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Almost there! #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)
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Цитировать04/17/2017 15:25  Atlas 5 is rolling  (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196397368?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

First motion has occurred and the Atlas 5 rocket's rollout to the launch pad is underway for tomorrow's liftoff.

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A collection of crew provisions and new science investigations to improve life on Earth moved to the launch pad today for liftoff tomorrow to the orbital research post at the International Space Station.

The Orbital ATK Cygnus commercial cargo freighter mounted atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket was rolled out from the vertical assembly building to the pad at Cape Canaveral's Complex 41 this morning.

Liftoff is scheduled for 11:11 a.m. EDT (1511 GMT) to deliver nearly four tons of supplies to the station.

"This will be our 7th mission to the ISS, it will be our fourth flight of our Enhanced Cygnus spacecraft and the third flight on an Atlas 5 rocket out of the Cape," said Frank DeMauro, Orbital ATK's vice president and general manager of its Advanced Programs Division in the Space Systems Group.

"We will be carrying about 7,500 pounds of cargo to the ISS. Included in that will be supplies for the crew, hardware for the space station and also scientific experiments and a lot of cubesats."

The Atlas 5 began its third-of-a-mile trek to the launch pad with first-motion at 8:24 a.m. EDT (1224 GMT), arriving atop Complex 41 just after 9 a.m. The first stage will be filled with 25,000 gallons of RP-1 fuel, a highly-refined kerosene, later today.
Countdown clocks begin nearly seven hours before launch.

It will be the third Cygnus cargo mission launched by an Atlas 5. Orbital ATK ordered the flight from United Launch Alliance just last November.

"We have a lot of familiarity, we've done two missions on the Atlas 5 with ULA not that long ago, so we're very comfortable with that. The KSC team, again, has been very supportive to help us pull this off," DeMauro said.

"We rolled out a program recently called RapidLaunch, and many of the things we put in place to enable quick turnaround integrations and allowed us to get this mission ready," added Vern Thorp, United Launch Alliance's program manager of Commercial Missions.

Weather forecasters give a 90 percent chance of good conditions for launch tomorrow.

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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185962.jpg) Michelle‏ @spacechelle (https://twitter.com/spacechelle) 11 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/spacechelle/status/853979435728596992)

It's time for the #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) Pre-Launch press conference. Includes reps from @NASA (https://twitter.com/NASA) @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) & Air Force. #GoAtlas (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoAtlas?src=hash) #GoCygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoCygnus?src=hash)
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Цитировать4 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/RocketCaley/status/853927773441863680)

Launch countdown clock at @NASAKennedy (https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy) Press site on L-1 day to #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125513.png)
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185962.jpg) Michelle‏ @spacechelle (https://twitter.com/spacechelle) 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/spacechelle/status/853985294932160513)

There are 2 investigations happening in a "furnace" testing crystal melts. A bit different than typical crystal growth experiments #Science (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Science?src=hash)
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185962.jpg) Michelle‏ @spacechelle (https://twitter.com/spacechelle) 3 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/spacechelle/status/853985798236114945)

There are 38 @NanoRacks (https://twitter.com/NanoRacks) cubesats (from various investigators) being carried on #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) for deployment from #ISS (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISS?src=hash) - Dr. Ruttley @ISS_Research (https://twitter.com/ISS_Research)

 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185962.jpg) Michelle‏ @spacechelle (https://twitter.com/spacechelle) 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/spacechelle/status/853986026649419777)

Will have pods to test heat shield data including possible design to be used on @NASA_Orion (https://twitter.com/NASA_Orion) - Dr. Ruttley #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #ISS (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISS?src=hash)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185962.jpg) Michelle‏ @spacechelle (https://twitter.com/spacechelle) 1 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/spacechelle/status/853987073770090496)

Here's the weather report for tomorrow's #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) launch. This is what we like to see! Please be kind Mother Nature!! #GoAtlas (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoAtlas?src=hash) #GoCygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoCygnus?src=hash)
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185647.png) Orbital ATK‏Подлинная учетная запись @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) 6 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK/status/853986326554832896)

Among the science #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) is carrying to @Space_Station (https://twitter.com/Space_Station) is the RED-Data 2 investigation that will test new heat shield technologies

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185962.jpg) Michelle‏ @spacechelle (https://twitter.com/spacechelle) 3 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/spacechelle/status/853989800327729152)

34 of these will be deployed from the Kibo airlock & 4 will be deployed from the @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) after it departs #ISS (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISS?src=hash)

ЦитироватьMichelle‏ @spacechelle[/url] 20 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/spacechelle/status/853985798236114945)
There are 38 @NanoRacks (https://twitter.com/NanoRacks) cubesats (from various investigators) being carried on #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) for deployment from #ISS (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISS?src=hash) - Dr. Ruttley @ISS_Research (https://twitter.com/ISS_Research)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185645.jpg) ULA‏Подлинная учетная запись @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/853991635323158532)

.@OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK)'s Culbertson: #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) has ~300kg more cargo than orig. Continuing to work on carrying more cargo on Antares & #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash)

Цитироватьtnt22 пишет:

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185962.jpg) Michelle ‏ @ spacechelle 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/spacechelle/status/853985294932160513)

There are 2 investigations happening in a "furnace" testing crystal melts. A bit different than typical crystal growth experiments # Science
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(Ну как есть - вылитая Трындычиха из к/ф "Свадьба в Малиновке" )

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185962.jpg) Michelle‏ @spacechelle (https://twitter.com/spacechelle)

ЦитироватьSpacenews360‏ @SpaceNews360 (https://twitter.com/SpaceNews360)  31 мин31 минуту назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceNews360/status/853985497835765761)

Dr. Tara Ruttley reviewing details of medical and food and MANY other tests aboard the #ISS (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISS?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #CR7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/CR7?src=hash)
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ЦитироватьMichelle‏ @spacechelle (https://twitter.com/spacechelle)  40 мин.40 минут назад (https://twitter.com/spacechelle/status/853983649460518912)
Dr. Ruttley (@spacemama (https://twitter.com/spacemama))here to share some of the scientific investigations that are being launched aboard #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash). #ScienceInSpace (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ScienceInSpace?src=hash) #ISS (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISS?src=hash)
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29262.jpg) Jeff Foust‏ @jeff_foust (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust) 31 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/853988409685270529)

Vern Thorp, ULA: launch delayed from last month by hydraulic issues on vehicle and ground support equip and subsequent anomaly review. #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash)

 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29262.jpg) Jeff Foust‏ @jeff_foust (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust) 36 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/853987003817492480)

David Craft, weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron: weather still 90% go for the #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) launch tomorrow; cumulus cloud rule primary concern.

 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29262.jpg) Jeff Foust‏ @jeff_foust (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust) 52 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/853983103794257920)

Orbital ATK's Frank Culbertson at this morning's #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) briefing: sorry we missed Easter, but sure the crew will be happy with their baskets.

ЦитироватьOlaf пишет:
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=41564.msg1667772#msg1667772

ЦитироватьCygnus capture at ISS 6am Saturday.

OA-7 will remain at ISS for ~80days

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/186048.jpg) Spacenews360‏ @SpaceNews360 (https://twitter.com/SpaceNews360) 1 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceNews360/status/853990190813204480)

Dr. Ruttley interesting stated bone minerality remains stable not sure re: bone density, which they think diminishes. #ScienceInSpace (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ScienceInSpace?src=hash) #STEM (https://twitter.com/hashtag/STEM?src=hash)(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/157910.jpg)

(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/186048.jpg) Spacenews360‏ @SpaceNews360 (https://twitter.com/SpaceNews360) 1 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceNews360/status/853985497835765761)

Dr. Tara Ruttley reviewing details of medical and food and MANY other tests aboard the #ISS (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISS?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #CR7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/CR7?src=hash)
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185962.jpg) Michelle‏ @spacechelle (https://twitter.com/spacechelle) 38 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/spacechelle/status/853998745998045189)

It's amazing how many notes I get asking if @spacemama (https://twitter.com/spacemama) & I are sisters. Nope! But she is one of my besties! #Friends (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Friends?src=hash) #SpaceGals (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceGals?src=hash)
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ЦитироватьPhotos: Atlas 5 rolled out with OA-7 Cygnus
 April 17, 2017 (https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/04/) Justin Ray (https://spaceflightnow.com/author/justin-sfn-ray/)

The United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket was transfered fr om its assembly building to the pad at Cape Canaveral's Complex 41 today for Tuesday's launch of a commercially-operated cargo ship to resupply the International Space Station.

Liftoff is planned for 11:11 a.m. EDT (1511 GMT).

The rocket was wheeled out aboard a mobile launcher platform, emerging from the hangar wh ere the rocket's two stages and the payload were integrated.

The slow drive from the 30-story Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad used a pair of specially-made "trackmobiles" to carry the rocket's 1.4-million pound launching platform along rail tracks for the 1,800-foot trip.

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The rocket is flying the 401 vehicle configuration. The version features two stages, a four-meter-diameter nose cone and no solids. It is powered off the launch pad by an RD AMROSS RD-180 main engine. The Centaur upper stage has an Aerojet Rocketdyne RL10C-1 cryogenic engine.

Photo credit: United Launch Alliance/Jeff Spotts

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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29262.jpg) Jeff Foust‏ @jeff_foust (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust) 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/854017215925977091)

Given the audience cheering starting the "What's on Board" #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) briefing on NASA TV, this is not a briefing for the traditional news media.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/186027.jpg) Intl. Space Station‏Подлинная учетная запись @Space_Station (https://twitter.com/Space_Station) 2 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Space_Station/status/853996772099633152)

Two rockets on opposite sides of the world rolled out to their launch pads ready to blast off to the station. https://go.nasa.gov/2oPhcw2  (https://t.co/Q3pZyrXPDU)
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Orbital ATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK), ULA (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch), NASA Kennedy / KSC (https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy) и РОСКОСМОС (https://twitter.com/roscosmos)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185600.png) SpaceFlight Insider‏ @SpaceflightIns (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns) 25 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns/status/854022854878298112)

Arabidopsis is a member of the mustard (Brassicaceae) family. It's often used in genetics & molecular biology research. #STEM (https://twitter.com/hashtag/STEM?src=hash) @ISS_Research (https://twitter.com/ISS_Research)
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 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185600.png) SpaceFlight Insider‏ @SpaceflightIns (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns) 16 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns/status/854025598175522821)

Among @ISS_Research (https://twitter.com/ISS_Research) going on #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash): antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs): highly potent biopharmaceutical targeted therapy for treating cancer.
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 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185600.png) SpaceFlight Insider‏ @SpaceflightIns (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns) 7 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns/status/854027993257213952)

2016 Genes in Space winner, Julian Rubinfien, whose project is going up on #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) as part of #GenesInSpace (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GenesInSpace?src=hash) - https://www.genesinspace.org/  (https://t.co/zQFHC8JaOe)
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 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185600.png) SpaceFlight Insider‏ @SpaceflightIns (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns) 3 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns/status/854029502988550144)

Julian is 16 years old, btw. #GenesInSpace (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GenesInSpace?src=hash) is an annual program open to students in grades 7 through 12: https://www.genesinspace.org (https://t.co/zQFHC8JaOe)

ЦитироватьU.S., Russian Rockets Rollout for Cargo and Crew Deliveries
Posted on April 17, 2017 at 11:37 am (https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2017/04/17/u-s-russian-rockets-rollout-for-cargo-and-crew-deliveries/) by Mark Garcia (https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/author/magarcia/).

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The Cygnus spacecraft atop an Atlas V rocket (left) and the Soyuz MS-04 rocket rolled out to their launch pads today.

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Two rockets on opposite sides of the world rolled out to their launch pads today ready to blast off to the International Space Station. An American rocket rolled out to its pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A Russian rocket was carted by train and raised to its vertical position at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

The Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft is stacked atop the Atlas V rocket from United Launch Alliance and ready for its Tuesday launch at 11:11 a.m. EDT from Florida. The seventh contracted Commercial Resupply Services mission for Orbital ATK will deliver over 7,600 pounds science gear and crew supplies to the Expedition 51 crew. Cygnus is due to arrive Saturday morning for a robotic capture and installation to the Unity module.

Two new Expedition 51 crew members will be seated in the Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft when it lifts off from Kazakhstan Thursday at 3:13 a.m. Just six hours and 10 minutes later the duo will dock to the Poisk module to begin a mission expected to last about 4-1/2 months.

Meanwhile, the orbiting trio of Commander Peggy Whitson and Flight Engineers Thomas Pesquet and Oleg Novitskiy are getting ready for the new arrivals and continuing space research. Whitson explored how the brain adapts to microgravity while Pesquet set up hardware to collect body fluid samples for later analysis. Novitskiy focused on systems maintenance in the station's Russian segment.

This entry was posted in Expedition 51 (https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/category/expedition-51/), Uncategorized (https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/category/uncategorized/) and tagged cygnus (https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/tag/cygnus/), European Space Agency (https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/tag/european-space-agency/), International Space Station (https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/tag/international-space-station/), NASA (https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/tag/nasa/), Orbital ATK (https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/tag/orbital-atk/), Roscosmos (https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/tag/roscosmos/), Soyuz (https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/tag/soyuz/) on April 17, 2017 (https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2017/04/17/u-s-russian-rockets-rollout-for-cargo-and-crew-deliveries/) by Mark Garcia (https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/author/magarcia/).

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#Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) launch Tuesday On ULA #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) Full of science stuff #NationalHaikuPoetryDay (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalHaikuPoetryDay?src=hash) @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) @NASAKennedy (https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy)
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RP1 tanking underway #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash)

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Also on #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash): 34 #cubesats (https://twitter.com/hashtag/cubesats?src=hash) to be released from @Space_Station (https://twitter.com/Space_Station), & 4 cubesats will be released by @Orbital_ATK Cygnus, itself. @QB50Mission (https://twitter.com/QB50Mission)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185647.png) Orbital ATK‏Подлинная учетная запись @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK/status/854037231207579649)

.@NASAGlenn (https://twitter.com/NASAglenn)'s Saffire-III experiment aboard #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) will help engineers understand how fire propagates in micro gravity

ЦитироватьVideo: Atlas/OA-7 pre-launch news briefing

ЦитироватьNASA Launch News Conference on Orbital ATK CRS-7 | NASA, Orbital ATK and United Launch Alliance
 
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NASA pre-launch news conference on Orbital ATK CRS-7 Atlas V Rocket To Launch Orbital ATK's Cygnus Spacecraft To International Space Station BREVARD COUNTY • KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLORIDA – Here are the details surrounding the launch of United Launch Alliance's Orbital ATK's Cygnus Spacecraft's mission to the International Space Station.

ЦитироватьNASA: прогноз погоды на 90% благоприятен для запуска американского грузового корабля
НЬЮ-ЙОРК, 17 апреля. /Корр. ТАСС Алексей Качалин/. Прогноз погоды благоприятствует успеху запланированного на вторник запуска ракеты-носителя Atlas V американского консорциума United Launch Alliance (ULA) с грузовым кораблем Cygnus к Международной космической станции (МКС). Об этом сообщило  Национальное управление США по аэронавтике и исследованию космического пространства (NASA).
"Метеорологи прогнозируют, что шансы благоприятных условий для пуска в 11:11 (18:11 мск) составляют 90%", - уточнило NASA. По его оценке, "главным основанием для опасений является вероятность кучевых облаков" в небе над космодромом на мысе Канаверал (штат Флорида).
Синоптики считают, что 18 апреля температура воздуха в этом районе составит 24,4 градуса, ветер будет умеренным.
До этого пуск Atlas V неоднократно переносился. Первоначально причиной этого стали "проблемы с гидравликой разгонного блока" ракеты, которые были выявлены во время подготовки к полету. "Помимо этого, была обнаружена другая проблема с линией гидравлической подачи разгонного блока. Группа специалистов разработала план устранения неисправности и продвигается вперед в процессе подготовки корабля (к запуску)", - уточняли в ULA.

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Всего на 18 октября 2016 года включительно осуществлено семь запусков корабля Cygnus - шесть удачных и один аварийный. Из них пять (включая аварийный) проведены с космодрома на острове Уоллопс в Атлантическом океане (близ побережья штата Вирджиния) ракетой Antares, и два - с космодрома на мысе Канаверал ракетой Atlas V. Каждому кораблю присваивается собственное имя в честь астронавтов NASA.
Помимо запасов воды, продовольствия и приборов, Cygnus доставит на орбитальный комплекс экспериментальный мини-спутник IceCube, разработанный специалистами Центра космических полетов им. Годдарда в Гринбелте (штат Мэриленд).
В настоящий момент вахту на МКС несут американка Пегги Уитсон, россиянин Олег Новицкий и француз Тома Песке, представляющий Европейское космическое агентство. Через три дня к ним должны присоединиться российский космонавт Федор Юрчихин и американский астронавт Джек Фишер. Их полет на корабле "Союз МС-04" запланирован на 10:13 мск 20 апреля, сообщили в госкорпорации "Роскосмос". В составе основного экипажа "Союза МС-04" два, а не три, как обычно, человека; на свободном третьем месте будет установлен 60-килограммовый грузовой контейнер.

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ЦитироватьPre-Launch Status of Next Orbital ATK Mission to ISS
 
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Опубликовано: 17 апр. 2017 г.

During a press briefing April 17, NASA, Orbital ATK and United Launch Alliance provided a pre-launch status of Orbital ATK's seventh resupply mission to the International Space Station. Launch is targeted for 11:11 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 18, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

ЦитироватьWhat's On Board Next Space Station Supply Mission
 
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Опубликовано: 17 апр. 2017 г.

During a press briefing April 17, NASA, Orbital ATK and United Launch Alliance previewed the cargo being transported to the International Space Station on the seventh Orbital ATK resupply mission to the ISS. Launch is being targeted for 11:11 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 18, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

ЦитироватьTimeline: Atlas 5/OA-7 Cygnus ascent events
 April 17, 2017 (https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/04/) Justin Ray (https://spaceflightnow.com/author/justin-sfn-ray/)

This is the launch timeline to be followed by the Atlas 5 rocket's ascent into orbit from Cape Canaveral with the commercial Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo freighter headed to the International Space Station. Launch is scheduled for Tuesday at 11:11 a.m. EDT (1511 GMT).

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T+00:01.1 Liftoff

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With the RD-180 main engine running, the Atlas 5 vehicle lifts off and begins a vertical rise away from Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.

T+01:33.6: Max Q

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The Atlas rocket, after breaking the sound barrier at 82.5 seconds, passes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure during ascent through the lower atmosphere.

T+04:15.6 Booster Engine Cutoff

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The RD-180 main engine completes its firing after consuming its kerosene and liquid oxygen fuel supply in the Atlas first stage.

T+04:21.6 Stage Separation

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The Common Core Booster first stage of the Atlas 5 rocket separates from the Centaur upper stage. Over the next few seconds, the Centaur engine liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen systems are readied for ignition.

+04:31.6 Centaur Ignition 1

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The Centaur RL10C-1 engine ignites propel the 8-ton Orbital ATK Cygnus resupply vessel into orbit for a rendezvous with the International Space Station.

T+04:39.6 Nose Cone Jettison

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The payload fairing that protected the OA-7 Cygnus spacecraft during launch is separated after passage through the atmosphere.

T+18:12.0 Centaur Cutoff 1

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The Centaur engine shuts down after arriving in the planned 143-statute-mile circular orbit inclined at 51.6 degrees to begin its pursuit of the space station.

T+21:01.1 Spacecraft Separation

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The Orbital ATK OA-7 Cygnus cargo craft is released into orbit from the Centaur upper stage to complete the launch.

After performing its mission, the upper stage will perform an 11-second deorbit burn 27 minutes after spacecraft separation. Any debris surviving reentry will impact the ocean south of Australia about 67 minutes after launch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uZey0zVuj4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uZey0zVuj4)

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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185645.jpg) ULA‏Подлинная учетная запись @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) 26 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/854168305631977472)

Good night launch pad, good night moon, good night #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) launching real soon. http://bit.ly/av_oa7  (https://t.co/3tzOWFjj7M)
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/186048.jpg) Spacenews360‏ @SpaceNews360 (https://twitter.com/SpaceNews360) 4 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceNews360/status/854147732117667840)

Timelapse of the #UnitedLaunchAlliance (https://twitter.com/hashtag/UnitedLaunchAlliance?src=hash) #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) rocket roll out to launch complex 41 for the #CRS7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/CRS7?src=hash) mission
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ЦитироватьUnited Launch Alliance CRS-7 Atlas V Rollout Timelapse (HD)

Timelapse video of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket rolls out to launch complex 41 for the CRS-7 mission on Monday April 17 2017.

The Atlas V rocket in the 401 configuration will carry the Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo module to the International Space Station with supplies and experiments.

youtube.com (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nt-DK5XXhY)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/186048.jpg) Spacenews360‏ @SpaceNews360 (https://twitter.com/SpaceNews360) 8 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceNews360/status/854089416259682304)

CRS-7 Pre-Launch News Conference at the Kennedy Space Center in #Florida (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Florida?src=hash). #CRS7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/CRS7?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #ULA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ULA?src=hash) #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzNvlnGVNow (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzNvlnGVNow)

ЦитироватьUnited Launch Alliance CRS-7 Pre-Launch Conference (HD)

United Launch Alliance CRS-7 Pre-Launch Conference at the NASA TV conference room at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

youtube.com (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzNvlnGVNow)

Цитироватьhttps://www.orbitalatk.com/news-room/release.asp?prid=244
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A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket will launch Cygnus into low-Earth orbit with approximately 7,626 pounds (3,459 kilograms) of crew supplies, scientific research and hardware to astronauts aboard the station and small satellites that will be deployed directly from the spacecraft.
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Цитировать https://ria.ru/science/20170418/1492453761.html 
ВАШИНГТОН, 18 апр – РИА Новости. Космический корабль Cygnus компании Orbital ATK стартует к Международной космической станции во вторник с 3,8 тонны груза. Стыковка с орбитальной станцией намечена 22 апреля, сообщили в НАСА.

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Старт грузового корабля с космодрома на мысе Канаверал на ракете-носителе Atlas V намечен на 11.11 вторника, 18 апреля (18.11 мск). Через четыре дня, 22 апреля, корабль осуществит стыковку с МКС. Как пояснил представитель НАСА, "полет на станцию будет более долгим, чтобы освободить время для прибытия на МСК российского корабля "Союз МС". Старт российского корабля с экипажем МКС намечен на 20 апреля.

Традиционно для своих запусков, НАСА будет вести прямую трансляцию старта ракеты с космическим кораблем на своем сайте. При этом впервые запуск покажут в режиме сферической съемки (360-degree video), в которой буду задействованы четыре камеры с сверхширокоугольным объективом "рыбий глаз", закрепленные на стартовой площадке на расстоянии около 100 метров от ракеты. По словам специалистов, зрители будут видеть "картинку" старта ракеты с минутной задержкой.

Cygnus, получивший в этом рейсе имя знаменитого американского астронавта Джона Гленна, скончавшегося в конце 2016 года, доставит на МКС провиант, предметы первой необходимости и материалы для научных экспериментов, в том числе материалы для исследования возможности снижения побочных эффектов химиотерапии при лечении онкологических заболеваний, а также новейший комплекс для выращивания овощей на борту МКС.

Как пояснили в НАСА, новая система позволит не только выращивать больший объем овощей на станции, но и значительно разнообразить их за счет более совершенной системы освещения, полива и поддержания температурного режима.

Планируется, что грузовой корабль будет находиться на МКС более двух месяцев, после чего покинет станцию. Во время возвращения, до того как грузовик сгорит при входе в атмосферу, с него будут запущены 34 из 38 малых спутников, которые отправятся на нем в космос во вторник. Оставшиеся четыре аппарата отправятся на свои орбиты с МКС. Большинство малых спутников представляют разработки молодых американских и других зарубежных специалистов и студентов.

В третий раз на борту возвращающегося на Землю Cygnus будет осуществлен эксперимент по изучению возможных пожаров на борту космического корабля.

Грузовой корабль Cygnus принадлежит корпорации Оrbital ATK, которая осуществляет доставку грузов на МКС по контракту с НАСА. Ракета-носитель Atlas V принадлежит компании United Launch Alliance. Она была выбрана для предстоящего старта из-за большей грузоподъемности, чем принадлежащая Оrbital ATK ракета Antares.

Запуск должен был состояться еще в феврале, но был отложен из-за проблем с гидравлической системой ракеты-носителя.

Atlas V оснащена российским двигателем РД-180 и характеризуется высокой надежностью во время старта. Как отметил на предшествующем старту брифинге представитель компании, ракета-носитель полностью готова к старту и United Launch Alliance "намерена продолжить осуществление безаварийных стартов".

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Цитировать04/18/2017 10:50  Countdown ticking for today's Cygnus launch (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196400668?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The countdown has commenced for today's launch of the Atlas 5 rocket to send Orbital ATK's next Cygnus cargo ship to the International Space Station.

Clocks are picking up the seven-hour sequence of work that will prepare the booster, payload and ground systems for blastoff at 11:11 a.m. EDT (1511 GMT).

The launch team will begin powering up the rocket to commence standard pre-flight tests. Over the subsequent few hours, final preps for the Centaur's liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen systems will be performed, along with a test of the rocket's guidance system and the first stage propulsion and hydraulic preps, internal battery checks and testing of the GPS metric tracking system used to follow the rocket as it flies downrange, plus a test of the S-band telemetry relay system.

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A planned hold begins when the count reaches T-minus 2 hours. Near the end of the hold, the team will be polled to verify all is in readiness to start fueling the rocket for launch.

Supercold liquid oxygen begins flowing into the Centaur upper stage, followed by the first stage filling. Liquid hydrogen fuel loading for Centaur will be completed a short time later.

A final hold is scheduled at the T-minus 4 minute mark. That pause will give everyone a chance to finish any late work and assess the status of the rocket, payload, Range and weather before proceeding into the last moments of the countdown.

The launch window today lasts 30 minutes to 11:41 a.m. EDT (1541 GMT).

"As we count down to launch, we are proud and humbled to name the OA-7 Cygnus spacecraft in honor of John Glenn, the first American to orbit earth," said Frank Culbertson, president of Orbital ATK's Space Systems Group.

"The S.S. John Glenn is dedicated to his legacy as a lifelong pioneer of human spaceflight who paved the way for America's space program. The vital supplies we deliver to the astronauts on this mission and the scientific experiments we conduct for future exploration are a testament to his incredible achievements that will never be forgotten."

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The first three hours of the countdown have been completed at Cape Canaveral for the launch of the Cygnus cargo freighter at 11:11 a.m. EDT (1511 GMT).

In just over 90 minutes, the launch team will be polled for readiness to begin fueling the Atlas 5 rocket. Tanking is scheduled to start a short time later.

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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185647.png) Orbital ATK‏Подлинная учетная запись @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) 17 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK/status/854294126283640832)

It's launch day! Take a look at our mission profile & learn more about today's #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) launch to @Space_Station (https://twitter.com/Space_Station) http://bit.ly/2ntu9eZ  (https://t.co/IUJfiHMikv)
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ЦитироватьAtlas V to Launch OA-7 for Orbital ATK and NASA

Watch live!

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The final teams are departing Space Launch Complex 41 to clear the way for fueling, road blocks are being established. #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185527.jpg) NASA Kennedy / KSC‏Подлинная учетная запись @NASAKennedy (https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy) 5 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy/status/854303678743932928)

Don't forget, tune into our live 360 degree stream for this morning's rocket launch, beginning @ approx

11:00 am ET: http://www.youtube.com/NASATelevision  (https://t.co/vqSGMW0Jbm)

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Цитировать04/18/2017 14:54  Weather outlook still 90% favorable (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401476?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

In the pre-fueling briefing, forecasters say favorable conditions is expected for launching the Atlas 5 rocket this morning at 11:11 a.m. EDT (1511 GMT). Odds of acceptable weather during the 30-minute launch window stand at 90 percent.

The outlook predicts scattered clouds at 3,000 and 27,000 feet, good visibility, easterly winds of 8 to 12 knots and a temperature of 75 degrees F. There is only a slight chance of an isolated shower, forecasters say.

The main concern today will be a cumulus cloud violation during the launch opportunity.
The management team will be briefed periodically during the countdown -- an hour after the clock starts, prior to fueling and a last scheduled status 30 minutes before the launch window opens.

04/18/2017 14:57 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401489?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The final hands-on work has wrapped up at the launch pad and technicians are departing the complex for the remainder of the countdown to liftoff.

04/18/2017 15:00 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401499?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Today's precise launch opportunities, based on final radar tracking of the station's orbit, are as follows:

Opportunity 1: 11:11:27 a.m. EDT
Opportunity 2: 11:18:57 a.m. EDT
Opportunity 3: 11:26:27 a.m. EDT (in-plane)
Opportunity 4: 11:33:57 a.m. EDT
Opportunity 5: 11:41:27 a.m. EDT

If liftoff occurs at the first opportunity, the station will be over the English Channel, southeast of England at the moment of launch.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 1 мин назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854306417527934976)

T-2 Hours & HOLDING! This is a 30-minute built-in hold that allows teams to deal with any open tasks ahead of propellant loading. #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 15:11  Countdown in pre-planned hold (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401532?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

T-minus 2 hours and holding. The countdown has just entered the first of two planned, 30-minute holds over the course of the day that will lead to the 11:11 a.m. EDT (1511 GMT) launch of the Atlas rocket. The holds give the team some margin in the countdown timeline to deal with technical issues or any work that is running behind. The final hold is scheduled to occur at T-minus 4 minutes.

Цитировать04/18/2017 15:13 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401536?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Safety officials just confirmed that the danger area surrounding the launch pad has been cleared of all workers.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29831.jpg) William Harwood‏ @cbs_spacenews (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews) 8 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/854305753234116611)

A5/OA7: Liftoff from pad 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station is targeted for 11:11:27am EDT, the opening of a half-hour window

 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29831.jpg) William Harwood‏ @cbs_spacenews (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews) 8 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/854305859341611009)

A5/OA7: There are 5 launch opportunities in the 1/2-hour window. The other 4 are: 11:18:57am; 11:26:27am; 11:33:57am; and 11:41:27am

 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29831.jpg) William Harwood‏ @cbs_spacenews (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews) 8 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/854306105853456384)

A5/OA7: There are no known technical issues and forecasters continue to predict a 90 percent chance of acceptable weather

Цитировать‏ @CwG_NSF[/url] 3 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854307912218497024)

Teams confirm on launch director's loop that they're working "no issues" ahead of fueling. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 15:31 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401592?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

"Man stations for cryogenic tanking."

Цитировать04/18/2017 15:36 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401606?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The ULA launch conductor at the Atlas Spaceflight Operations Center is briefing his team on procedures before entering into the final two hours of the countdown.

Цитировать @CwG_NSF[/url] 4 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854312946998050817)

Pre-propellant load safety briefing underway for launch team. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185645.jpg) ULA‏Подлинная учетная запись @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) 4 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/854313972111216642)

The team has given the go to begin cryogenic fueling operations. Countdown has resumed. On track for #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) liftoff at 11:11amET

Цитировать04/18/2017 15:39  GO for fueling (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401615?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

All console operators have reported READY status during the pre-fueling readiness poll. The ULA launch director also voiced his approval for moving forward with the countdown today.

The loading of nearly 66,000 gallons of cryogenic liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen into the Atlas 5 rocket will be getting underway a short time from now.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 3 мин назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854314204240769024)

The 1st stage's Rocket Propellant 1 tank - filled after Monday's rollout - is now being pressurized to an intermediate pressure. #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 3 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854314558017679362)

Atlas V propellant loading ops begin with the chilldown of ground systems, transfer lines & tanks before cryogenics start flowing. #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 15:40  Updated launch opportunities (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401618?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Today's precise launch opportunities, based on final radar tracking of the station's orbit, are as follows:

Opportunity 1: 11:11:26 a.m. EDT
Opportunity 2: 11:18:56 a.m. EDT
Opportunity 3: 11:26:26 a.m. EDT (in-plane)
Opportunity 4: 11:33:56 a.m. EDT
Opportunity 5: 11:41:26 a.m. EDT

If liftoff occurs at the first opportunity, the station will be over the English Channel, southeast of England at the moment of launch.

Цитировать04/18/2017 15:41  Countdown running again (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401620?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

T-minus 2 hours and counting! The launch countdown has resumed for today's flight of the Atlas 5 rocket to deploy the Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo ship, ceremonially dubbed the S.S. John Glenn, into orbit in pursuit of the International Space Station.

Clocks have one more built-in hold planned at T-minus 4 minutes. During that 30-minute pause, the final "go" for launch will be given. All remains targeted for liftoff at 11:11:26 a.m. EDT (1511:26 GMT) from Cape Canaveral's Complex 41.

In the next couple of minutes, chilldown thermal conditioning of the mobile launch platform upon which the rocket stands will begin. This is meant to ease the shock on equipment when supercold cryogenic propellants start flowing into the rocket.

Цитировать04/18/2017 15:48 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401630?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The Centaur liquid oxygen pad storage area has been prepped. The next step is conditioning the transfer lines, which is now beginning to prepare the plumbing for flowing the cryogenic oxidizer.

Цитировать @CwG_NSF[/url] 7 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854315044175261696)

Ground tracking cameras are "configured for launch." #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185474.jpg) Fraser Cain‏Подлинная учетная запись @fcain (https://twitter.com/fcain) 28 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/fcain/status/854311169921867777)

SS John Glenn Launching Science Stash to Space Station atop Atlas V April 18 - Watch Live @ken_kremer (https://twitter.com/ken_kremer) https://www.universetoday.com/135048/ss-john-glenn-launching-science-stash-to-space-station-atop-atlas-v-april-18-watch-live-and-360-degree-video/ ... (https://t.co/OtY0ZAEose)
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 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185963.jpg) Verge Science‏Подлинная учетная запись @VergeScience (https://twitter.com/VergeScience) 17 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/VergeScience/status/854313940708454400)

Watch an Atlas V rocket send a cargo capsule honoring John Glenn to the space station this morning http://www.theverge.com/2017/4/18/15324738/nasa-atlas-5-rocket-launch-live-stream-time-iss-resupply-ss-john-glenn ... (https://t.co/stsRcA0XEh)
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Цитировать‏ @CwG_NSF 2 мин.2 минуты назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854318098215776257)

All continues to progress well with fueling preps. No issues being worked. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 57 сек назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854318666363654144)

Liquid Oxygen is now flowing into the Centaur Upper Stage, receiving around 15,700 liters of the -183°C oxidizer. #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 15:58  Centaur LOX loading (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401650?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Filling of the Centaur upper stage with about 4,150 gallons of liquid oxygen has begun at Cape Canaveral's Complex 41 following the thermal conditioning of the transfer pipes.

The liquid oxygen -- chilled to Minus-298 degrees F -- will be consumed during the launch by the Centaur's single RL10 engine along with liquid hydrogen to be pumped into the stage a little later in the countdown. The Centaur will perform a single firing required to propel the Cygnus spacecraft into the proper orbit today.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67530.jpg) Spaceflight Now‏ @SpaceflightNow (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow) 4 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/854318434431139841)

Fueling has started! Loading of 4,150 gallons of liquid oxygen now underway for Centaur upper stage to launch #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/04/16/av070_journal/ ... (https://t.co/WUiAQDjI30)
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Цитировать04/18/2017 16:04 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401666?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
Passing the 10 percent level on the Centaur upper stage's liquid oxygen tank.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 1 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854319875078094848)

The Launch Hazard Area for today's Atlas V launch is now in effect: http://bit.ly/2pCTeRQ  (https://t.co/8EBbz6FVjs) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 16:09 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401673?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Now at the 30 percent level on the Centaur upper stage's liquid oxygen tank.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185380.jpg) NASA Social‏Подлинная учетная запись @NASASocial (https://twitter.com/NASASocial) 9 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/NASASocial/status/854319516360298497)

Cargo launch today! Tune in at 10am ET to watch live coverage of today's 11:11am cargo launch to @Space_Station (https://twitter.com/Space_Station): http://www.nasa.gov/live (https://t.co/cGyYkdg91D)https://video.twimg.com/tweet_video/C9snDCGXcAAcdDa.mp4 (https://video.twimg.com/tweet_video/C9snDCGXcAAcdDa.mp4)

Цитировать04/18/2017 16:12  Atlas LOX loading (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401682?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
The conditioning of the systems for the first stage liquid oxygen tank have been completed. And a "go" has been given to begin pumping supercold liquid oxygen into the Atlas 5's first stage.
The Common Core Booster stage's liquid oxygen tank is the largest tank to be filled today. It holds 48,800 gallons of cryogenic oxidizer for the RD-180 main engine.

04/18/2017 16:14 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401687?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Now half-full on the Centaur upper stage's liquid oxygen tank.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 1 мин назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854322281262219264)

Potential Collision Avoidance Cut-Outs in today's launch window are being submitted to the launch team at this time in the count. #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

Цитировать@CwG_NSF 48 сек. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854323585791426560)

Centaur upper stage is now 70% loaded with its Liquid Oxygen (LOX) supply. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать‏ @CwG_NSF 40 сек. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854323859159429120)

Teams are now prepping the ground transfer Liquid Hydrogen lines for Centaur LH2 loading. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 16:20 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401697?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Now at the 75 percent level on the Centaur upper stage's liquid oxygen tank.

04/18/2017 16:20 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401698?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The chilldown conditioning of liquid hydrogen propellant lines at Complex 41 is starting to prepare the plumbing for transferring the Minus-423 degree F fuel into the rocket. The Centaur holds about 12,300 gallons of the cryogenic propellant.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29931.jpg) Tory Bruno‏Подлинная учетная запись @torybruno (https://twitter.com/torybruno) 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/854324205541666816)

Helium bottles are charged. LOX tanking underway. The board remains green. #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 16:24 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401703?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The first stage liquid oxygen loading is transitioning from slow-fill to fast-fill mode

04/18/2017 16:25 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401707?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The Centaur liquid oxygen tank reached the 96 percent level. The topping off process is starting now.

Цитировать‏ @CwG_NSF 1 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854325502601035776)

Centaur upper stage in "topping" for LOX load. Atlas first stage LOX load just over 10%. All is going well. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 16:31 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401717?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Centaur liquid oxygen tank has reached flight level.

04/18/2017 16:32 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401718?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The Centaur engine chilldown sequence is being initiated.

Цитировать04/18/2017 16:37 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401730?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The first stage liquid oxygen tank has reached the 40 percent mark.

Цитировать04/18/2017 16:40  L-minus 90 minutes (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401737?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Everything continues to go very smoothly and the countdown is on schedule for the commercial OA-7 Cygnus launch aboard Atlas 5 at 11:11 a.m. EDT (1511 GMT).

Цитировать‏ @CwG_NSF 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854329292897083396)

The Atlas first stage is now 50% full of its LOX load. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать‏ @CwG_NSF 11 сек. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854329989692620800)

Centaur upper stage LH2 (Liquid Hydrogen) fueling has begun. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 16:44  Centaur LH2 loading (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401746?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Chilldown of the liquid hydrogen system has been accomplished. The launch team has received the "go" to begin filling the Centaur upper stage with the supercold fuel.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 49 сек назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854330287060381697)

-253°C Liquid Hydrogen is now flowing into the Centaur upper stage, being loaded with 48,000 liters of fuel. The final step of prop load.

Цитировать @CwG_NSF 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854330351661002754)

Atlas LOX pump not working at planned. Tech issue. Anomaly team being convened at this time. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать‏ @CwG_NSF 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854330931817189377)

Teams are working a tech issue at this time. No word on what impact this might have to launch. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать @CwG_NSF 35 сек. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854331557422792704)

Atlas LOX depletion sensors now showing odd spikes. Team say its normal. Other team says they'll "keep an eye on it." #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 16:52 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401761?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Centaur's liquid hydrogen tank is 20 percent full. The cryogenic propellant will be consumed with liquid oxygen by the stage's Aerojet Rocketdyne-made RL10 engine.

Цитировать04/18/2017 16:55 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401767?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

First stage liquid oxygen tank is 80 percent full thus far. Chilled to Minus-298 degrees F, the liquid oxygen will be used with RP-1 kerosene by the RD-180 main engine on the first stage during the initial four minutes of flight today. The 25,000 gallons of RP-1 were loaded into the rocket after rollout yesterday.

Цитировать @CwG_NSF 30 сек. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854333162612240385)

Another issue now being worked. LOX leak from chilldown line. Anomaly team convened to provide recommendation. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 1 мин назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854333280598061058)

The Launch Team is keeping a close eye on first stage LOX load after seeing some suspect sensor readings and a leak from a chilldown line

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 41 сек41 секунд назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854334241492094976)

Anomaly team has convened to look at the chilldown line issue. LOX load proceeding for now, just passed 90%. #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

Цитировать‏ @CwG_NSF[/url] 3 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854333995043225602)

To consolidate: Anomaly team is investigating 2 issues: LOX pump on Atlas first stage and LOX leak on chilldown line. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 17:01 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401788?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
Centaur LH2 now at 90 percent.

04/18/2017 17:03 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401795?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
The liquid hydrogen tank in the Centaur upper stage just reached the 96 percent level. Topping is beginning.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 3 мин назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854334497856393216)

Final Open-Loop Tests of the Flight Termination System are now being conducted to ensure the system is functional. #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854335230559346689)

All tanks have reached topping. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 17:05 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401804?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
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04/18/2017 17:06 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401811?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The 720,000-pound Atlas 5 rocket now stands fueled for launch as the countdown continues on schedule for a liftoff at 11:11:26 a.m. EDT (1511:26 GMT).

Цитировать04/18/2017 17:10  L-60 minutes and counting (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401826?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Now 60 minutes from liftoff. This Cygnus spacecraft weighs 15,928 pounds, and it is loaded with 7,443 pounds of internal cargo and an 183-pound external deployer for cubesats.

Цитировать04/18/2017 17:11  Rocketcam  (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401832?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
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Цитировать04/18/2017 17:12 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401837?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Atlas first stage LOX tank at 100 percent.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 3 мин назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854336355333267456)

The cryo tanks went through fill & drain valve cycle tests to make sure no valves are sticking. Topping has resumed. #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

Цитировать‏ @CwG_NSF 46 сек. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854338149807341569)

Both TECH issues that were being worked are CLEARED. No issues being worked at this time. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 4 сек назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854338572698124293)
 
Also proceeding after the LOX leak observation, appeared to be a temporary problem. Team will continue monitoring. #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/186040.jpg) Chris B - NSF‏ @NASASpaceflight (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight) 1 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/854338680756084737)

Full report on the clearances: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=41564.msg1668375#msg1668375 ... (https://t.co/Dqg8Ps1WSk)(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/157945.jpg)

Цитировать‏ @CwG_NSF 1 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854338951523512320)

NEW issue now being worked. Erratic voltage during testing. Anomaly team being convened. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 17:20  L-minus 50 minutes (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401861?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Now 50 minutes from liftoff. Today marks the 71st flight for Atlas 5, born of the Air Force's competition to develop next-generation Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles. In its previous 70 missions since debuting in August 2002, the Atlas 5 has flown 26 flights dedicated to the Defense Department, 16 commercial missions, 14 for NASA and 14 for the National Reconnaissance Office.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185600.png) SpaceFlight Insider‏ @SpaceflightIns (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns) 8 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns/status/854338012649488384)

More about @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash). Image Credit: Orbital ATK
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Цитировать04/18/2017 17:25  L-minus 45 minutes (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401872?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

A 30-minute launch window, spanning 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the exact moment the station's orbital plane passes over the Complex 41 launch pad, is available for liftoff this morning.

Launch will be possible during any of five specific opportunities -- at every 7-minute 30-second interval -- that simplified the analytical work for mission control. The rocket's in-flight steering capabilities will be employed during ascent to guide Cygnus into the station's orbital plane:

Opportunity 1: 11:11:26 a.m. EDT
Opportunity 2: 11:18:56 a.m. EDT
Opportunity 3: 11:26:26 a.m. EDT
Opportunity 4: 11:33:56 a.m. EDT
Opportunity 5: 11:41:26 a.m. EDT

Цитировать04/18/2017 17:26 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401875?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The fuel-fill sequence for the first stage main engine is underway.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 35 сек назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854340828508151809)

The two-chamber RD-180 engine has begun its Fuel Fill Sequence, priming the propellant lines for ignition.#Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/186040.jpg) Chris B - NSF‏ @NASASpaceflight (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight) 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/854340741145006084)

Bob Cabana, being cool. It's what he does.
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Цитировать @CwG_NSF 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854341082695561217)

Erratic voltage issue now requires entire anomaly team input. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

‏ @CwG_NSF 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854340885777133574)

If liftoff occurs at 11:11a EDT today, ISS will be over the English Channel at time of launch. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 17:31 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401892?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
Engineers are assessing a possible voltage problem with one of the Range safety command-receivers on the rocket. 

04/18/2017 17:31  L-minus 40 minutes (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401888?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
Today's launch uses the 401 version of the Atlas 5 rocket, generating the necessary power to lift the eight-ton Cygnus spacecraft into its low-altitude, high-inclination Earth orbit.

It is the workhorse configuration of the Atlas 5, and is distinguished by two stages, a four-meter-wide nose cone, no side-mounted solid boosters and a single-engine Centaur upper stage.

The United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket will come off the pad on 860,000 pounds of thrust produced by the RD-180 main engine.
It stands 194 feet tall.

The 401 has flown 35 times before.
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Цитировать04/18/2017 17:34 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401904?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Standing by to go into the final built-in hold.

Цитировать04/18/2017 17:37  Countdown in pre-planned hold (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401914?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

T-minus 4 minutes and holding. The countdown has entered the planned 30-minute built-in hold designed to give a bit of margin to deal with any problems. Also during this time, the final readiness polls of the launch team and management members will be performed.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 58 сек назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854343079410774018)

All Tanks have been verified at flight level. RD-180 fuel fill sequence complete. Working an FTS electrical issue. #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 17:38 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401918?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

All three cryogenic tanks on the rocket have been topped off to flight level.

Цитировать‏ @CwG_NSF 1 мин.1 минуту назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854343505384222720)

Anomaly team is still discussing the one outstanding tech issue (erratic voltage reading). #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 13 сек назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854344063465783296)

A final test of the Propellant Utilization Units on both stages is completed in preparation for terminal countdown. #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 17:41  L-minus 30 minutes (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401933?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Just 30 minutes until liftoff time. Standing by for the final scheduled status check on the weather.

Цитировать04/18/2017 17:43  Weather is GO (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401942?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Weather is observed and forecast GO for liftoff at 11:11 a.m. EDT (1511 GMT) today.
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185600.png) SpaceFlight Insider‏ @SpaceflightIns (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns) 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns/status/854344770528976896)

Teamwork makes the dream work - all the various teams supporting today's #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) launch. (Unlabeled = @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) in Dulles, VA). Credits: NASA
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185563.jpg) InsideKSC‏ @InsideKSC (https://twitter.com/InsideKSC) 1 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/InsideKSC/status/854327852866654208)

Launch Team challenge coin for today's @ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) Atlas V #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) launch from CCAFS SLC-41.
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ЦитироватьMax Andriyahov пишет:
Повезёт что нибудь интересное? Или просто еда, одежда, зубная паста?

[/li]
• Материалы для научных исследований — 940 кг
• Провизия и вещи для экипажа — 954 кг
• Оборудование и детали станции — 1215 кг
• Оборудование для выхода в открытый космос — 73 кг
• Компьютеры и комплектующие — 2 кг
• Российский груз — 18 кг
  

Цитировать04/18/2017 17:49 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401958?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The Cygnus spacecraft is switching to internal power for launch.

Цитировать04/18/2017 17:50  L-minus 20 minutes (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401963?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
Here's a look at some stats about today's mission. This will be: 

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• The 653rd launch for Atlas program since 1957
• The 357th Atlas launch from Cape Canaveral
• The 242nd mission of a Centaur upper stage
• The 219th use of Centaur by an Atlas rocket
• The 480th production RL10 engine to be launched
• The 19th RL10C-1 engine launched
• The 77th flight of an RD-180 main engine
• The 71st launch of an Atlas 5 since 2002
• The 17th commercial mission for Atlas 5
• The 58th launch of an Atlas 5 from Cape Canaveral
• The 3rd Atlas 5 launch of 2017
• The 106th Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle flight
• The 119th United Launch Alliance flight overall
• The 63rd Atlas 5 under United Launch Alliance
• The 86th United Launch Alliance flight from Cape Canaveral
• The 21st commercial launch by United Launch Alliance
• The 49th 400-series flight of the Atlas 5
• The 36th Atlas 5 to fly in the 401 configuration
• The 85th launch from Complex 41
• The 58th Atlas 5 to use Complex 41
• The 8th Cygnus spacecraft to launch
• The 7th Orbital ATK Commercial Resupply Services mission
• The 17th Combined launch under CRS program for NASA
• The 3rd Cygnus on an Atlas rocket
• The 3rd Atlas rocket for International Space Station
• The 4th Enhanced Cygnus
  

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29931.jpg) Tory Bruno‏Подлинная учетная запись @torybruno (https://twitter.com/torybruno) 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/854346709119389696)

L-20. Board is green. #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash)

Цитировать @CwG_NSF[/url] 1 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854347508272820224)

Live feeds aren't talking about it, but there is a TECH issue being worked at this time. Erratic voltage. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать‏ @CwG_NSF[/url] 23 сек. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854348510191288320)

Final tech issue is NOW cleared. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 17:58 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401989?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The Range issue has been successfully resolved. The team recommends proceeding as-is.

04/18/2017 17:59 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401993?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The first-ever LIVE 360 Virtual Reality webcast of a rocket launch is about to begin on NASA's YouTube Channel (http://24liveblog.com/url?go=https://www.youtube.com/user/NASAtelevision).

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29931.jpg) Tory Bruno‏Подлинная учетная запись @torybruno (https://twitter.com/torybruno) 3 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/854348709772972032)

All go to resume count #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:00 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196401997?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

No problems are being reported. The count continues to hold in this scheduled pause.

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:02 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402004?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Standing by for the final readiness check to be conducted. The launch team will be polled for a "go" or "no go" to proceed with the count.

Цитировать‏ @CwG_NSF 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854349314692403200)

Cygnus is configured for launch. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:05 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402019?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

Polling of the team by Atlas launch conductor just occurred. All systems are reported GO for flight.

Цитироватькукушка пишет:

ЦитироватьMax Andriyahov пишет:
Повезёт что нибудь интересное? Или просто еда, одежда, зубная паста?

не рассказывают

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:05  GO for launch (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402021?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

The ULA launch director has given the final approval to resume the countdown and proceed with the flight.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 25 сек назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854350432667348996)

T-0 is set for 15:11:26 UTC, Atlas V & #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) are ready for liftoff. Automated Countdown to start in 1 minute. http://bit.ly/2odu4JC  (https://t.co/8nD6LXwre8)

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:06  Countdown running again (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402033?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)

T-minus 4 minutes and counting. Clocks have resumed for the final minutes of today's countdown to launch the Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:08 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402036?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
T-minus 3 minutes. The Atlas first stage liquid oxygen replenishment is being secured so the tank can be pressurized for launch.

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:09 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402042?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
T-minus 1 minute, 55 seconds. The launch sequencer has been commanded to start.

04/18/2017 18:09
T-minus 2 minutes. The Atlas first stage and Centaur upper stage are now switching from ground power to internal batteries.

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:12 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402073?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
T+plus 95 seconds. The period of maximum dynamic pressure is being experienced by the rocket.

04/18/2017 18:12
T+plus 85 seconds. Mach 1.

04/18/2017 18:12
T+plus 60 seconds. Cygnus is headed to the International Space Station for rendezvous on Saturday morning to deliver over 7,443 pounds of goods, food and new science experiments to the orbiting laboratory.

04/18/2017 18:12
T+plus 40 seconds. Good engine performance is reported from the rocket as the booster has maneuvered on course in pursuit of the space station.

04/18/2017 18:11
T+plus 15 seconds. Pitch, yaw and roll maneuvers are underway as the Atlas 5 thunders away from Cape Canaveral with its main engine delivering 860,000 pounds of thrust.

04/18/2017 18:11
LIFTOFF! Liftoff of Atlas 5 with the S.S. John Glenn, launching a tribute to an American hero while making a science-enabling delivery to the International Space Station!

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:14 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402080?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
T+plus 2 minutes, 50 seconds. Reaction control system has been activated.

04/18/2017 18:14
T+plus 2 minutes, 40 seconds. Everything still looking good on the first stage as the rocket powers downrange on the thrust being produced by the main engine.

04/18/2017 18:13
T+plus 2 minutes. Vehicle is right on course.

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:14 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402086?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
T+plus 3 minutes, 45 seconds. The RD-180 main engine continues to fire normally, burning a mixture of highly refined kerosene and liquid oxygen.

04/18/2017 18:14
T+plus 3 minutes, 25 seconds. The vehicle weighs just a quarter of what it did at liftoff.

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:15 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402089?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
T+plus 3 minutes, 50 seconds. The vehicle is accelerating at 5 g's.

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:15  ** Booster Engine Cut Off ** (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402096?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
T+plus 4 minutes, 19 seconds. BECO. The RD-180 powerplant on the first stage has completed its burn. Standing by to fire the retro thrusters and separate the spent stage.

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:16  ** Main Engine Start No. 1 ** (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402099?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
T+plus 4 minutes, 37 seconds. Centaur has ignited! The RL10C engine is up and running at full thrust for its single firing to reach the intended orbit with Cygnus.

04/18/2017 18:16  ** STAGING **
T+plus 4 minutes, 27 seconds. The Atlas 5's Common Core Booster first stage has been jettisoned, and the Centaur upper stage's liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen systems are being readied for engine start.

ЦитироватьLesobaza пишет:
РД-180!!

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T+plus 6 minutes. A look at first stage performance numbers show a nominal burn by the booster.

04/18/2017 18:16
T+plus 5 minutes. Nearly 95 percent of the rocket's liftoff mass has been shed. Centaur engine readings look good as this burn gets underway.

04/18/2017 18:16  ** Fairing Jettison **
T+plus 4 minutes, 46 seconds. The two-halves of the Atlas 5 rocket nose cone encapsulating the Cygnus freighter have separated, exposed the cargo ship to space.

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T+plus 6 minutes, 30 seconds. RL10C performing well.

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T+plus 7 minutes, 25 seconds. The rocket traveling over 10,538 mph already.

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T+plus 8 minutes, 10 seconds. Engine performance on Centaur still look good. Smooth flight control.

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:19  LIFTOFF of Atlas 5 and the #OA7 #Cygnus!  (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402115?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
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T+plus 9 minutes, 20 seconds. The rocket is traveling at 11,250 mph.

04/18/2017 18:19  Staging
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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 51 сек назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854354269386006528)

Centaur is now communicating through the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System. Only a brief drop-out during transition. #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

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T+plus 10 minutes, 30 seconds. The RL10C continues to perform well, burning liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellants.

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T+plus 12 minutes, 15 seconds. About six minutes are left in this burn of Centaur.

04/18/2017 18:23
T+plus 12 minutes. All systems reported stable as the Centaur fires to reach an initial Earth orbit for Cygnus.

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T+plus 13 minutes. Centaur remains on course and looking good.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 27 сек назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854355054492561409)

Continuing to see good performance on the Centaur upper stage with five minutes remaining in this burn. #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash)

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T+plus 14 minutes, 15 seconds. RL10 engine parameters still look good.

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T+plus 14 minutes, 55 seconds. Speed now 14,708 mph.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29831.jpg) William Harwood‏ @cbs_spacenews (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews) 58 сек. назад (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/854355582249304065)

A5/OA7: 3 minutes left in the Centaur burn; Centaur RL10C engine performance nominal

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:27 :(
T+plus 16 minutes, 30 seconds. Now two minutes left in the burn.

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T+plus 17 minutes, 25 seconds. Everything looking normal with one minute to go in this burn.

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:29  ** Main Engine Cut Off No. 1 ** (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402168?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
T+plus 18 minutes, 17 seconds. MECO. Centaur's main engine has shut down following the prime burn today, achieving orbit for Cygnus to intercept the International Space Station on Saturday morning.

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:32  ** CYGNUS DEPLOYED ** (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402179?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
T+plus 21 minutes, 7 seconds. SPACECRAFT SEPARATION! The Centaur upper stage has deployed the Orbital ATK's commercial Cygnus resupply ship destined to deliver nearly 7,500 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station some 90 hours from now.

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:33 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402185?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
Telemetry indicates that the Cygnus has been placed into the correct orbit by the Atlas 5 rocket.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29831.jpg) William Harwood‏ @cbs_spacenews (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews) 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/854357012938993665)

A5/OA7: Cygnus separation! At 11:32am; predicted initial orbit: 142 miles circular, 51.6-degree inclination

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29831.jpg) William Harwood‏ @cbs_spacenews (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews) 2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/854357127363788803)
 
A5/OA7: Cygnus grapple by station arm expected around 6:05am Saturday morning

ЦитироватьРакета с кораблем Cygnus и грузом для МКС запущена с мыса Канаверал
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НЬЮ-ЙОРК, 18 апреля. /Корр. ТАСС Алексей Качалин/. Ракета-носитель Atlas V  с грузовым кораблем Cygnus  стартовала к Международной космической станции (МКС). Пуск, прямую трансляцию которого ведет Национальное управление США по аэронавтике и исследованию космического пространства (NASA), состоялся со стартового комплекса 41 базы ВВС на мысе Канаверал (штат Флорида).
"С полетом Cygnus все в порядке. Хорошо", - заметили в Центре управления полетом.
На борту Cygnus находится груз общим весом около 3,5 тонны. Это продовольствие, приборы для научных экспериментов, оборудование для выходов в открытый космос и компьютерное обеспечение. Все это предназначено для обеспечения порядка 250 различных экспериментов, намеченных на время работы 51-й и 52-й экспедиций на МКС.
Временное окно, отведенное для старта, не превышало 30 минут. Погода на 90% благоприятствовала запуску.
Корабль после стыковки с орбитальным комплексом будет находиться на орбите приблизительно три месяца. Cygnus предстоит принять на борт мусор и отходы, накопившиеся на станции, для дальнейшего уничтожения.

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:35  ULA post-launch quotes (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402194?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
"ULA is excited to be a part of the team that delivered such an important payload to astronauts aboard the ISS," said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of Human and Commercial Systems.
"Not only are we delivering needed supplies as the first launch under our new RapidLaunch™ offering, but we are truly honored to launch a payload dedicated to John Glenn on an Atlas 5, helping to signify the gap we plan to fill as we start launching astronauts from American soil again in 2018."

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29831.jpg) William Harwood‏ @cbs_spacenews (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews) 42 сек. назад (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/854357846691065856)
 
A5/OA7: Cygnus solar array deploy expected in about 2.5 hours; post-launch briefing at 2:30pm

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:36 (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402201?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
MISSION SUCCESS declared in today's Atlas 5 launch of OA-7 Cygnus spacecraft. 
(ULA photo)
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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185296.jpg) ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 (https://twitter.com/ISS101) 1 мин назад (https://twitter.com/ISS101/status/854358168138371074)

Centaur will ignite its RL-10C engine at T+48:30 for 10.7 seconds to set up for destructive re-entry & impact at T+67min south of Tasmania.

Цитировать04/18/2017 18:39  Next up... (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/196244.png)  (http://24liveblog.com/share/196402213?url=https://v.24liveblog.com/live/?id=1384130)
The next Atlas 5 rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, a 401-configured vehicle with no solid-fuel boosters, is planned for Aug. 3 at 8:40 a.m. EDT (1240 GMT). The flight will launch NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-M to geosynchronous transfer orbit.

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67530.jpg) Spaceflight Now‏ @SpaceflightNow (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow) 3 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/854358564147744768)

It was the 142nd successful launch in a row for Atlas, the 71st for an Atlas 5 and 119th for ULA https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/04/16/av070_journal/ ... (https://t.co/WUiAQDjI30) (ULA photo)
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/186040.jpg) Chris B - NSF‏ @NASASpaceflight (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight) 32 сек. назад (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/854359702683123712)

Atlas V slightly over performed. For rockets, that's better than underperforming. #StatingTheObvious (https://twitter.com/hashtag/StatingTheObvious?src=hash)
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185532.jpg) Johnson Space Center‏Подлинная учетная запись @NASA_Johnson (https://twitter.com/NASA_Johnson) 7 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/NASA_Johnson/status/854358762085208064)

Mission Control Houston during today's @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) Cygnus cargo vehicle launch to the @Space_Station (https://twitter.com/Space_Station). Learn more: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-tv-to-air-orbital-atk-resupply-mission-launch-briefings ... (https://t.co/ZWozbJsJAE)
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ЦитироватьУважаемая Lesobaza пишет:
ТриНитроТолуол, спасибо за трансляцию!!

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/186040.jpg) Chris B - NSF‏ @NASASpaceflight (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight) 8 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/854361538844602368)

RD-180 Arrowhead.
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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185600.png) SpaceFlight Insider‏ @SpaceflightIns (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns) 9 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightIns/status/854361939081875456)

Like all SpaceFlight Insiders, we have our eyes on the skies, *especially* on launch days! #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash) Photo Credits: Vikash Mahadeo/SFI
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ЦитироватьWorld's First Live 360 Rocket Launch: Orbital ATK CRS-7

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Трансляция началась 1 час назад

NASA, in coordination with United Launch Alliance (ULA) and Orbital ATK, will broadcast the world's first live 360-degree stream of a rocket launch. This stream will begin at approximately 11:00a.m. EDT on April 18th, and will last until the rocket is out of sight. This stream enables you to look around in 360 degrees -as if you were actually standing on the launch pad.

The Orbital ATK CRS-7 resupply mission to the International Space Staion is scheduled to launch during a 30 minute window opening at 11:11a.m. EDT. Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft will launch on a ULA Atlas V rocket carrying more than 7,600 pounds of science research, crew supplies and hardware to the orbiting laboratory.

ЦитироватьOrbital ATK CRS-7 Atlas V Rolls to Launch Pad

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Опубликовано: 18 апр. 2017 г.

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the Orbital ATK Cygnus module rolls to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Pad 41 in this time-lapse video. The rollout is in preparation for the Orbital ATK CRS-7 mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

ЦитироватьCountdown Underway for Orbital ATK CRS-7

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Опубликовано: 18 апр. 2017 г.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket stands ready to lift off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 41. The Orbital ATK CRS-7 mission is to boost a Cygnus spacecraft on a commercial resupply services mission delivering 7,600 pounds of supplies to the International Space

ЦитироватьAtlas V Ready for Launch Cygnus Spacecraft

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Опубликовано: 18 апр. 2017 г.

In the Atlas Launch Control Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, NASA and contractor managers and engineers monitor progress in the countdown to launch a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. The launch vehicle will boost an Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft on a commercial resupply mission delivering cargo to the International Space Station.

ЦитироватьПрямая трансляция пуска ракеты Atlas V (Cygnus CRS OA-7)

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ЦитироватьКак ПАЗик в гору, как людей на этом катать можно...

ЦитироватьOA-7 Cygnus S.S. John Glenn launched by Atlas V
 
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Опубликовано: 18 апр. 2017 г.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket launched Orbital ATK's Cygnus S.S. John Glenn spacecraft from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, on 18 April 2017, at 15:11 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPHML9SF5h0#) UTC (11:11 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPHML9SF5h0#) EDT). As part of mission OA-7 Space Station Cargo Resupply, the spacecraft carries approximately 3380 kg (7452 lb) of internal cargo and an 83 kg (183 lb) external deployer carrying CubeSats. Orbital ATK dedicated Cygnus spacecraft to John Glenn, one of NASA's original seven astronauts who passed away in December at age 95.

Credits:
NASA/Orbital ATK/United Launch Alliance
OA-7 Mission
Atlas V launches Cygnus S.S. John Glenn
18 April 2017

Цитировать‏ @CwG_NSF 15 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854369003824967681)

If Centaur's deorbit burn was successful, it should be slamming into the Pacific Ocean right about now. #AtlasV (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlasV?src=hash) #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #SpaceStation (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceStation?src=hash) #NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash)

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ЦитироватьУважаемая Lesobaza пишет:
ТриНитроТолуол, спасибо за трансляцию!!

Благодарствую на добром слове  :oops:

ЦитироватьUnited Launch Alliance Successfully Launches OA-7 under First RapidLaunch™ Service Contract

Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft dedicated to John Glenn rides on Atlas V

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., (April 18, 2017) – A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the OA-7 resupply spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) lifted off from Space Launch Complex-41 April 18 at 11:11a.m. EDT. The OA-7 mission represents the first execution of a RapidLaunch™ service contract, with contractual agreements being finalized 5 months ago.

Спойлер

The mission was flown for Orbital ATK under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services contract and the payload will deliver supplies, equipment and experiments to astronauts aboard the ISS.   

"ULA is excited to be a part of the team that delivered such an important payload to astronauts aboard the ISS," said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of Human and Commercial Systems. "Not only are we delivering needed supplies as the first launch under our new RapidLaunch™ offering, but we are truly honored to launch a payload dedicated to John Glenn on an Atlas V, helping to signify the gap we plan to fill as we start launching astronauts from American soil again in 2018."

Orbital ATK dedicated the OA-7 Cygnus spacecraft to John Glenn during a ceremony last month. John Glenn became the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the Earth after being launched on a heritage Atlas LV-3B rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida in 1962.

This mission was launched aboard an Atlas V 401 configuration vehicle, which includes a 4-meter extra extended payload fairing (XEPF). The Atlas booster for this mission was powered by the RD AMROSS RD-180 engine, and the Centaur upper stage was powered by the Aerojet Rocketdyne RL10C engine. This is ULA's fourth launch in 2017 and the 119th successful launch since the company was formed in December 2006.

"Congratulations to our mission partners at Orbital ATK and NASA on another successful launch that will help advance our scientific knowledge on Earth and in space, and inspire the next generation of space explorers," said Wentz.

Cygnus is a low-risk design incorporating elements drawn from Orbital ATK and its partners' existing, flight-proven spacecraft technologies. Cygnus consists of a common Service Module (SM) and a Pressurized Cargo Module (PCM). The SM is assembled and tested at Orbital ATK's Dulles, Virginia, satellite manufacturing facility and incorporates systems from Orbital ATK's flight-proven LEOStar™ and GEOStar™ satellite product lines. The PCM is based on the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), developed and built by Thales Alenia Space of Italy.

ULA's next launch is the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-M (TDRS) mission for NASA. The launch is scheduled for Aug. 3 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.

With more than a century of combined heritage, United Launch Alliance is the nation's most experienced and reliable launch service provider. ULA has successfully delivered more than 115 satellites to orbit that aid meteorologists in tracking severe weather, unlock the mysteries of our solar system, provide critical capabilities for troops in the field and enable personal device-based GPS navigation.

For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com, or call the ULA Launch Hotline at 1-877-ULA-4321 (852-4321). Join the conversation at www.facebook.com/ulalaunch (https://www.facebook.com/ulalaunch), twitter.com/ulalaunch (https://twitter.com/ulalaunch) and instagram.com/ulalaunch (https://instagram.com/ulalaunch).

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Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185647.png) Orbital ATK‏Подлинная учетная запись @OrbitalATK (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK) 10 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/OrbitalATK/status/854372384106741760)

Mission is off to a great start. Our S.S. John Glenn #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) spacecraft is in good health and good commanding is verified

Цитировать‏ @CwG_NSF 4 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854374514129612801)
 
From 8mins ago. Standing by for solar array deployment.

Цитировать45th SW supports successful Atlas V OA-7 launch
 
By 45th Space Wing Public Affairs / Published April 18, 2017

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The U.S. Air Force's 45th Space Wing supported NASA's successful launch of Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 here April 18 at 11:11 a.m. ET.

 CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. -- The U.S. Air Force's 45th Space Wing supported NASA's successful launch of Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 here April 18 at 11:11 a.m. ET.

The Atlas V rocket is carrying Cygnus cargo vessel OA-7, the S.S. John Glenn, on the seventh operational cargo delivery flight to the International Space Station in support of NASA's Commercial Resupply Services program. Cygnus is used to carry crew supplies, spare equipment and scientific experiments to the ISS.

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Glenn was sel ected as a Mercury astronaut in April 1959 and became the first American to orbit the Earth in his Friendship 7 capsule on Feb. 20, 1962. His flight helped to define America's position in the space race and paved the way for America's space program, from moon missions, to the space shuttle and the International Space Station. Glenn passed away Dec. 8, 2016.

The Atlas V OA-7 launch was the sixth major launch operation for the Eastern Range this year. Before any spacecraft can launch on the range, a combined team of military, government civilians and contractors fr om across the wing provide the mission assurance to ensure a safe and successful lift-off for range customers.

"John Glenn lived a life filled with firsts and broke barriers throughout his career, just like the tremendous men and women of the 45th Space Wing continue to do here daily," said Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander and Launch Decision Authority for this mission. "I am proud of the integrated Space Coast team who worked together flawlessly to make this launch a success. This mission once again clearly demonstrates the successful collaboration we have with our mission partners at NASA and ULA as we continue to shape the future of America's space operations, and serve as the 'World's Premier Gateway to Space.'"

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ЦитироватьUnited Launch Alliance CRS-7 Launch (HD)
 
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Опубликовано: 18 апр. 2017 г.

HD video of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V launching from launch complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. You are watching the launch from the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). Recorded with a Canon 5D mk ii with a 105mm canon L series lense mated to the camera body.

Цитировать @CwG_NSF[/url] 3 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/CwG_NSF/status/854379330952200193)

Solar array deploy coming up. Sequence should have started. Full deployment starts T+2hrs & end T+2.5hrs after launch. #Cygnus (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cygnus?src=hash) #OA7 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/OA7?src=hash)

Цитировать (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/186040.jpg) Chris B - NSF‏ @NASASpaceflight (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight) 6 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/854379074336239616)

Waiting on confirmation of OA-7 Cygnus solar array deployment. Coming up to that point of the mission.
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