Spaceflight Now: Delta launch report

Launch Hazard Area
U.S. AIR FORCE
Posted: May 17, 2001

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Map: U.S. Air Force
 
Remain CLEAR from the Launch Hazard Area outlined in the above map from 11:00 a.m. EDT thru 3:15 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 18, 2001. This information is also available by calling 1-800-470-7232.

United States Coast Guard broadcasts this launch information on Marine Band Channel 16.

Launch of a Delta 2 booster carrying the NRO's GeoLITE satellite. The actual launch window is from 1:07 p.m. until 2:26 p.m.

For their safety, mariners are asked to remain clear of the LHA beginning approximately two hours prior to the opening of the launch period, and stay clear of the area until approximately one and one half hours after the period closes. The LHA extends approximately 65 miles Northeast of Port Canaveral.

Persons entering an active Launch Hazard Area should be aware that severe civil and criminal penalties are authorized to punish violators. In accordance with Title 33, United States Cede, Section 1232, the maximum penalty is six years confinement and a $250,000 fine.

Flight Data File
Vehicle: Delta 2 (7925)
Payload: GeoLITE
Launch date: May 18, 2001
Launch window: 1707-1826 GMT (1:07-2:26 p.m. EDT)
Launch site: SLC-17B, Cape Canaveral, Fla.
Satellite broadcast: Galaxy 4R, Trans. 20, C-band

Pre-launch briefing
Delta 2 rocket - Overview of the Delta 2 7925-model rocket used for this launch.

GeoLITE - Learn more about this NRO satellite.

Delta directory - See our coverage of preview Delta rocket flights.
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