Squirrel83 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Posted (8 years 3 months 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 2906 times:
Just ran across this the other day and thought it was interesting. I want to see comments on this, (TRUE OR FALSE? FASTEST WAY?)
"The A300-600ST Beluga routinely demonstrates its unique capabilities to transport high-value hardware for the world's space industry. Missions already performed include the airlift of satellites, space station modules and components for heavy-lift launchers.
Now, Airbus Transport International is raising its profile with an advertisement outlining the A300-600ST's availability with a special heating module that ensures precise temperature control for delicate spacecraft from the Beluga's takeoff to landing.
Entitled "The simplest way to get a satellite into space," the advertisement underscores the experience gained by Airbus Transport International in its years of service, and emphasizes the company's excellent reliability record in daily operations."
UAopsMGR From Croatia, joined Mar 2005, 144 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (8 years 2 months 4 weeks 1 day 22 hours ago) and read 2531 times:
From Spaceflightnow.com. Launch scheduled for April 15.
April 15 Pegasus XL • DART
Launch window: 1721:49-1728:49 GMT (1:21:49-1:28:49 p.m. EDT)
Launch site: Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
An Orbital Sciences air-launched Pegasus XL rocket will carry NASA's Demonstration for Autonomous Rendezvous Technology spacecraft into orbit. The DART craft will perform its autonomous operations to locate and rendezvous with the existing MUBLCOM communications test satellite. Delayed from April 15, Oct. 18 and Oct. 19. Attempt on Oct. 26 scrubbed due to GPS problem on MUBLCOM. Delayed from Oct. 28 due to contamination found in rocket's nose cone. Delayed from Nov. 4 by Range scheduling conflicts. Delayed from Nov. 9 for launch loads analysis. Delayed from March 2. [March 18]
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CURLYHEADBOY From Italy, joined Feb 2005, 923 posts, RR: 2 Reply 8, posted (8 years 2 months 4 weeks 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 2517 times:
Quoting L-188 (Reply 5): Why looks like a pretty intact airframe to me.
I believe the company is based out of Mojave.
You're right. I didn't look at the picture carefully enough, infact I thought to see the engines duct-taped when instead they're just wearing a protection. Good to hear this nice machine's still working!
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L-188 From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 29367 posts, RR: 61 Reply 9, posted (8 years 2 months 4 weeks 1 day 18 hours ago) and read 2498 times:
To tell the truth, considering how little they fly it, I am a bit surprised the center one isn't pugged too.
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