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United Launch Alliance's Delta IV.

WORLD WIDE WEB — On Saturday, November 10th, 2007 at 8:39PM EST, United Launch Alliance will launch a Delta IV Heavy ocket with the Northrop Grumman-built Defense Support Program (DSP-23) payload. Rocketry Planet has made arrangements to broadcast the launch live in one of our chat rooms. The webcast will begin at 8:14PM EST, with a 2 hour, 3 minute launch window opening at 8:39PM EST.

The launch will occur from Space Launch Complex 37-B, Cape Canaveral AFS, FL, between 8:39 – 10:42 p.m. EST. The Northrop Grumman-built Defense Support Program (DSP) satellites have been the spaceborne segment of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD’s) Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment System since 1970. DSP satellites use infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against the earth’s background. Air Force Defense Support Program satellites provide early detection and warning of missile launches and nuclear explosions to National Command Authorities and operational commands.

Bonus: Delta IV Launches Northrop-Grumman DSP-23 Mission Booklet

The webcast is only available to registered users, but registration is easy and free. You must be logged in prior to entering the webcast and you must enter the special Arianespace Live Webcast link to view the webcast. To enter the webcast, simply click the link below:

Enter the ULA Live Webcast

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Reader comments:

#1 I think it is a Delta IV Heavy, not an Atlas IV

At least that's what the Mission Booklet says.

It is also what Spaceflight Now and NASA Spaceflight.com are reporting.

Hope this is useful.

Bill

brunerww on 11-10-2007 06:14 PM

#2

Color me blind!

Thanks!

ddmobley on 11-10-2007 06:21 PM

#3

The webcast has begun.

ddmobley on 11-10-2007 08:29 PM

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