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Photos: Navy satellite readied for Atlas 5 launch
This photo gallery shows the U.S. Navy's third Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite being encapsulated in the rocket's nose cone and being lifted atop the Atlas-Centaur vehicle. Liftoff is planned for Jan. 20.
Thick clouds a concern for Tuesday’s Atlas 5 launch
The preliminary weather forecast for Tuesday evening's Atlas 5 rocket launch carrying a Navy communications satellite predicts a 60 percent chance of acceptable conditions, with thick clouds the main threat against flying at 7:43 p.m. EST as scheduled.
Atlas/MUOS 3 mission stats
A look at the Atlas 5 launch of the Navy's MUOS 3 satellite by the numbers.
Atlas/MUOS 3 launch timeline
Preview the United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket launching the U.S. Navy's third MUOS mobile communications satellite.
NASA water mapper set for move to the launch pad
Making a scientific measurement of planet Earth on a global scale never before attempted by NASA is the objective of an environment satellite to be mounted atop its booster rocket Tuesday in California.
VideoVideo: Dragon arrives at space station
The cargo-carrying SpaceX Dragon spacecraft arrives at the International Space Station and is grappled by Canadarm2 to complete a two-day journey since launch.
VideoVideo: Falcon launch replays
Isolated camera angle replays of Saturday morning's predawn SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of the Dragon capsule to the International Space Station.
VideoVideo: Saturday’s SpaceX launch
Watch the NASA Television live coverage of Saturday's predawn Falcon 9 launch that delivered the Dragon spacecraft into orbit.
Navy satellite to be hoisted atop rocket for Jan. 20 launch
The payload will be mounted aboard the 200th Atlas-Centaur rocket Thursday, completing assembly of the most-powerful version of the vehicle available in the modern era.
VideoVideo: SpaceX launch and landing preview briefing
NASA, SpaceX and United States Air Force officials hold the pre-launch news conference for the CRS-5 flight on Jan. 5.