Boeing Delta IV ``Go for Launch''; Launch Window Opens at 5:39 p.m. EST, Tuesday, Nov. 19.Business Editors & Aerospace Writers ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2002 Boeing (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BA) officials held a Launch Readiness Review (LRR LRR Leucine - Rich Repeat LRR Loading Ready Run (Internet TV shorts) LRR Long-Range Radar LRR Low Rolling Resistance LRR Launch Readiness Review LRR Laser Retro-Reflector LRR Limited Reevaluation Report ) today and confirmed the "Go for Launch" status of the first Delta IV rocket The Delta IV is a family of Delta rockets designed by Boeing's Integrated Defense Systems division and built in United Launch Alliance's facility in Decatur, Alabama with final assembly at the launch site by United Launch Alliance. for Tuesday, Nov. 19. The LRR closed all outstanding items, including a review of additional technical data involving the rocket's upper-stage engine, the RL10B-2. The Delta IV Delta IV can refer to
"We took the time we needed to ensure mission success," said Dan Collins, vice president of the Boeing Delta program. "We are ready to launch and that sentiment was echoed throughout the Launch Readiness Review today." The launch will take place from Space Launch Complex 37B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station The Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) is the East Coast space launch facility of the United States Department of Defense. Located on Cape Canaveral in the State of Florida, it depends on Patrick Air Force Base, home of the 45th Space Wing. CCAFS is adjacent to the John F. , Fla. The 70-minute launch window opens at 5:39 p.m. EST. A live satellite broadcast of the launch will be available throughout the continental United States United States territory, including the adjacent territorial waters, located within North America between Canada and Mexico. Also called CONUS. and portions of Western Europe at:
Ku Analog Satellite Info:
AMC 2 Transponder 13
Orbital Location: 85 Degrees West
Bandwidth: 36 MHz
Uplink Frequency: 14260 MHz - Horizontal
Downlink Frequency: 11960 MHz - Vertical
Audio on 6.2 is the TOPS channel, and 6.8 for broadcast program
For satellite reception inquiries, call 800/250-6202.
Launch Broadcast Days/Times:
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 4:45 p.m. - 8 p.m. EST (first attempt)
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 4:45 p.m. - 8 p.m. EST (second attempt)
U.S. Domestic EchoStar 61.5 Unencrypted Info:
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 4:45 p.m. - 8 p.m. EST
EchoStar 61.5, Ch. 9622
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 4:45 p.m. - 8 p.m. EST
EchoStar 61.5, Ch. 9622
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