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Articles: Launching a GPS Satellite into orbit
When the GPS Satellite has gone through the processing stages and is mated to the rocket it is ready to be launched into orbit. Our previous article covered the pre-launch processing of the GPS satellite, from conception to delivery and integration with the launch vehicle. This article looks at how the satellite is placed into orbit.
The launch sequence starts two to three days before the planned launch time with a launch readiness review. The results of the review trigger a sequence of events that culminate in the ignition of the rocket engine and the ride through the atmosphere into space. Once again as the next launch will be on an Atlas V rocket we will use that as an example.
The launch readiness review is carried out by the managers of the various teams involved in launching the rocket. This will include the ULA Atlas V booster team, Boeing, USAF Space and Missile group, Ground support, Weather, and Range Safety, amongst others. Each team will provide a status report and providing everything is within the proscribed limits the Launch Readiness Review will recommend progressing towards a launch at the scheduled time.
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Posted on Thursday, July 31 @ 14:22:22 UTC by Mike Barrett |
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