Re: Space Access Update #111 04/05/05 2nd try
- From: "Ed Kyle" <edkyle99@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 5 Apr 2005 12:38:03 -0700
Henry Vanderbilt wrote:
> SpaceX meanwhile is still working toward first flight of their Falcon
1
> launcher - they've completed all structural testing, but are still
> working on main engine qualification. The latest delay now is a
matter
> of site scheduling at Vandenberg AFB - the final Titan 4 launch has
> pushed them back to Q3 '05 at earliest, longer if the Titan launch
(as
> has happened before) is delayed. SpaceX says they may consider doing
> their first flight out of a site being developed on Kwajalein Atoll,
if
> the VAFB delay goes on long enough.
Hmmm. Orbital Sciences plans *two* Minotaur launches
from Vandenberg between now and Q3 '05. Boeing has
a Delta 2 Vandy launch planned during the same time
frame. There are also three Minuteman launches
and one MX test reportedly planned before July. And
the last Titan 4 launch is set for June 30, maybe.
That's about 10 launches planned during the 80+ days
left in Q2. Plenty of slots should be available
for SpaceX. What's the real reason for the hold up?
Pad overflight issues?
- Ed Kyle
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