The view from the ITL was... well short. But amazing of course. Any time you can watch a rocket launch from up close is going to be a good memory. I brought out my big lens to capture the launch, I believe it was my first time using it to capture one up close. Granted all professional media photos are way better than mine, I still like to capture one or two moments through the lens each launch. This Atlas V configuration had 5 solid rockets sending the MUOS-5 satellite into orbit, meaning it had a big thrust-kick right off the pad and towards the sun, which not the best angle for shots, but I saw a few creative lens flares out there. Congrats to United Launch Alliance again, what a great way to start off Jen's birthday weekend!
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| My tweet text: Cleared the tower. #MUOS5 on it's way to orbit hitching a ride on #AtlasV rocket with @ulalaunch this morning. #TGIF |
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| My tweet text: #AtlasV rocket is EXTREMELY speedy when it has a little help from it's solid rocket friends. #MUOS5 @ulalaunch #TGIF |
A few photos that I tweeted at the ITL:
The family is ready to watch the launch at the ITL Causeway! Go @ulalaunch! Go #MUOS5! Go #AtlasV! pic.twitter.com/2fMiKWLooN— Ryan L Kobrick, PhD (@RyInSpace) June 24, 2016
Another successful launch and right on time for @ulalaunch #AtlasV #MUOS5! A great way to start Friday. #TGIF! pic.twitter.com/ngvflqXnIQ— Ryan L Kobrick, PhD (@RyInSpace) June 24, 2016
The official stats:
| June 24 | Atlas 5 • MUOS 5 |
| Launch time:1430 GMT (10:30 a.m. EDT) Launch site: SLC-41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida  A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket, designated AV-063, launched the fifth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite for the U.S. Navy. Built by Lockheed Martin, this U.S. military spacecraft will provide narrowband tactical communications designed to significantly improve ground communications for U.S. forces on the move. The rocket flew in the 551 vehicle configuration with a five-meter fairing, five solid rocket boosters and a single-engine Centaur upper stage. Delayed from May 5 and May 27. Read our full story. [June 24] | |
Space!
Ryan
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