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Largest Rocket Ever Launched From Vandenberg AFB Makes Lift-Off

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QuoteVANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE (CBSLA.com) — The largest rocket ever to be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base had a successful lift-off Wednesday.

The Delta IV Heavy rocket was launched with a $1 billion spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) "in support of national defense," according to aerospace engineering firm United Launch Alliance (ULA).

Once in orbit, the classified payload is expected to be able to distinguish details back on Earth as minute as the make and model of an automobile, according to a ULA spokesperson.

ULA officials alerted the public about the launch through its Facebook and Twitter pages "so they wouldn't be concerned when they felt their windows rattle and felt the vibrations," Hennigan added.

"It's the largest rocket ever to be launched from Vandenberg," Hennigan said. "They launched the same rocket in January of 2011, and it was so big, it caused such a stir, people were pulling off the road to see this and some people reported hearing it about 50 miles away."

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/08/28/vandenberg-set-for-launch-of-largest-rocket-ever/

http://www.ulalaunch.com/site/default.shtml

(http://www.nro.gov/images/entry5.jpg)

http://www.nro.gov/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYTWEbGWWe8

What do You think They're putting into orbit that needs THAT much power?  I mean, You KNOW They're not saying, "Gee.  How big a rocket can We launch?  Let's see if We can launch a really big one - twice!"

Something went up with those rockets.

EDIT to add:  Never mind.  It's late, I'm tired, and I missed that We think We need more spyware up there.

Yeah I'm sure they need a rocket that big to launch a spy camera.   ::)

I think something else must have went on that rocket.

Well now that You mention it, El, I think You're right.

http://vault-co.blogspot.com/2013/03/rods-from-god-military-hardware.html

Gee, it sounds like they need to loft something extremely heavy  I wonder what that could be? Hmmm...
perhaps it would be something already exposed or rumored about for sometime.  Something that could prepare them for the next big war - which is Iran and its deep underground bunkers.

Quote from: Amaterasu on August 30, 2013, 02:36:20 AM
What do You think They're putting into orbit that needs THAT much power?

Had you studied my test :P you would know :D

Quote from: zorgon on August 30, 2013, 02:56:26 AM
Had you studied my test :P you would know :D

launch number nrol-65, yet only the second from vandenburg... wonder what number it is by starcraft's count?  the Aquila flies again...


seeker

Quote from: the seeker on August 30, 2013, 03:07:28 AM
launch number nrol-65, yet only the second from vandenburg... wonder what number it is by starcraft's count?

Yeah but not the second launch :D  So where did the rest launch from?

::)

Quotethe Aquila flies again...

At least ONE is paying attention :D

Notice anything?


In the second launch in just nine days for the U.S. Air Force, United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched a Delta IV rocket carrying the sixth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS-6) satellite from Space Launch Complex-37. Wideband Global SATCOM provides anytime, anywhere communication for the warfighter through broadcast, multicast, and point to point connections.

In the second launch in just nine days for the U.S. Air Force, United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched a Delta IV rocket carrying the fifth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS-5) satellite from Space Launch Complex-37. Wideband Global SATCOM provides anytime, anywhere communication for the warfighter through broadcast, multicast, and point to point connections.

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United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket blasts off from Space Launch Complex-37 with the U.S. Air Force?s Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF-3 satellite. This launch marks the 9th ULA launch this year, the 54th Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) mission, and the 65th launch since ULA was formed nearly six years ago.

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65TH LAUNCH

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Space Launch Complex 37

Well at least Vandenburg launches I can go watch  Its only a 4 hour drive :D

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The launch of GOES-N atop a Delta IV, from SLC-37B in 2006

QuoteCape Canaveral Air Force Station Space Launch Complex 37[1][2] (SLC-37), previously Launch Complex 37 (LC-37), is a launch complex on Cape Canaveral, Florida. Construction began in 1959 and the site was accepted by NASA to support the Saturn I program in 1963. The complex consists of two launch pads. LC-37A has never been used, but LC-37B launched unmanned Saturn I flights (1964 to 1965) and was modified and launched Saturn IB flights (1966 to 1968), including the first (unmanned) test of the Apollo Lunar Module in space. It was deactivated in 1972. In 2001 it was modified as the launch site for Delta IV, a launch system operated by United Launch Alliance.

The original layout of the launch complex featured one Mobile Service Structure which could be used to service or mate a rocket on either LC-37A or 37B, but not on both simultaneously. The Delta IV Mobile Service Tower is 330 ft (100 m) tall, and fitted to service all Delta IV configurations, including the Delta IV Heavy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station_Space_Launch_Complex_37

Interesting how NO ONE has been really watching what all is being launched lately :D

::)

Here is the thread I created last night on this launch, I will transfer
over here, as this thread is more purty.

http://www.thelivingmoon.com/forum/index.php?topic=5174.15

I did find the patch interesting!

Delta IV Heavy to Launch NROL-65, launched from Slick 6 aka SLC-6
at Vandenberg AFB. Slick 6 is officially known as SLC-6 at Vandenberg AFB.

Eagles and snakes in the depiction, it will be interesting to learn more.

(http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/765156202.jpg?1367489246)

'Sheachadadh': to deliver.
"Sheachadadh do rudai" translates from Gaelic as
"deliver your stuff". 

The tattoo on the Eagle's arm/wing reads "Buttercup".
There may be a suprise payload.

Rods from God?

Quote from: zorgon on August 30, 2013, 03:23:46 AM
Interesting how NO ONE has been really watching what all is being launched lately :D

::)

No one watching...or no one talking?

Quote from: burntheships on August 30, 2013, 05:20:19 AM
I did find the patch interesting!

Is that Eagle HUGGING that snake or STRANGLING it?

If it's strangling... that would make it a very interesting patch indeed

Quote from: LSWONE on August 30, 2013, 06:41:30 AM
No one watching...or no one talking?

"No one watching"....

I meant in the conspiracy world... no one is really paying attention to any recent launches... bored perhaps? I need to get back into keeping it updated :D

"...or no one talking?"

Well... I DID get this last week...  8)

From TrueHighlander1960

Webmaster,

I am a military member of the Air Force Space Command community at Vandenberg AFB, CA.  I found your webpage interesting, but grossly out of date.  Onizuka AFS shut down more than 7 years ago and the 21SOPS has been here at Vandenberg about that long.  I can provide unclassified updates of units located here if needed.  Let me know.

Quote from: zorgon on August 30, 2013, 09:43:47 AM
Is that Eagle HUGGING that snake or STRANGLING it?

If it's strangling... that would make it a very interesting patch indeed

z, I am preoccupied with other things, thus haven't done research into all these patched groups affiliated or quasi-affiliated with the (not Our's anymore) government.  I struggle with names - labels and stuff - and lose track quickly of which is doing what, anyway...

I know the general capabilities of the government, and some space development of some sophisticated technology I have no way to protect against is interesting but not useful, so scavenger hunts seem less wise a choice to spend My time on...?

As to the patch...  I asked Myself the same question when I first looked.  Almost "rough sexish."

Weird.

The eagle has a patch on his lapel...  My first impression when I looked was "Darth Vader."  LOL!

Quote from: zorgon on August 30, 2013, 03:15:34 AM
Yeah but not the second launch :D  So where did the rest launch from?

::)


At least ONE is paying attention :D

didn't jack arneson state a delta heavy 4 was supposed to be the launch vehicle his bud that came up missing told him about before the apollo launch to the moon?

I'll have to go re-read that thread...

Yeah been watching alright!

NASA set to launch robot spacecraft on moon dust mission

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-07/robot-spacecraft-ready-for-launch-to-study-moon-dust/4942322

Oddly just recently we were told about the hot springs on the moon which I posted already in Nudes on the Moon ;)

~PS  "hey that ABC link has a really cool colour Drawing of the Moon"  -Signed No-One in 2013.


IMG Credit to me, and all other Australian's who pay tax:

(http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/4942318-3x2-940x627.jpg)

Cameras from earth don't work on the Moon  ;D

That is why the moon nude's can keep their Nudity in secret ;)

Quote from: Amaterasu on August 30, 2013, 10:27:14 PM
z, I am preoccupied with other things, thus haven't done research into all these patched groups

No worries  BTS is the Patches Queen :D

LADEE Launches!

Video From the Space Agnecy that we all Trust :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf0SIRxXvRo

QuoteFrom the Sea to the Stars:
A History of U.S. Navy Space and Space-Related Activities
by Gary Federici
By permission of the author and with the support of NR SPAWAR HQ 0866

June 1997

Never thought to search [edit] who Gary Federici is... when time permits .

http://www.history.navy.mil/books/space/index.htm

Sorry folke's..

Search and Paste :

http://vandenberg-centralcoast.afceachapter.org/FlyerDaniels.pdf.pdf

QuoteRear Admiral Sandy Daniels entered the
U.S. Naval Academy in June 1976 and
was commissioned as an ensign in May
1980.
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was designated as a Naval
aviator
and had a variety of assignments
including
the NRL
and the
Naval Space
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he left active duty
in October 1991, and was commissioned
in the Naval Reserves.

Quote from: zorgon on August 30, 2013, 02:56:26 AM
Had you studied my test :P you would know :D

But have they launched enough to build one or more yet?