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Globalstar 7 launch timeline SPACEFLIGHT NOW Posted: Feb. 7, 2000
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Flight Data File Vehicle: Delta 2 (7420) Payload: Four Globalstar satellites Launch date: Feb. 8, 2000 Launch window: 2054-2124 GMT (3:54-4:24 p.m. EST) Launch site: SLC-17B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida Flight profile Track the major launch events for the Delta 2 rocket carrying the four Globalstar satellites on Spaceflight Now's interactive flight profile page (requires JavaScript). Pre-launch briefing Launch preview - A story giving an overview of this rocket launch. Windows - Available windows for future launch dates. Orbit trace - Map showing the ground track the rocket will follow during flight. Delta 2 rocket - Overview of the Delta 2 7420 rocket used to launch the Globalstar satellites. Globalstar system - Description of the Globalstar satellites and constellation. Video vault Animation shows the Boeing Delta 2 rocket launching four satellites for the Globalstar cellular telephone system. PLAY (431k, 1min 14sec QuickTime file) Boeing Mission Director Rich Murphy explains the launch process and trajectory the Delta 2 rocket will follow during flight. PLAY (432k, 1min 32sec QuickTime file) Download QuickTime 4 software to view this file. NewsAlert Sign up for Astronomy Now's NewsAlert service and have the latest news in astronomy and space e-mailed directly to your desktop (free of charge). |
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