Jacques van Oene
August 17th 05, 06:29 PM
Boeing Delta IV GOES-N Launch Scrubbed
CAPE CANAVERAL AFS, Fla., Aug. 16, 2005 - The launch of the Geostationary
Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-N) aboard a Boeing [NYSE:BA] Delta
IV rocket was scrubbed this evening.
Following a temporary hold in the countdown, the count resumed and the
launch team transferred power from ground support equipment to launch
vehicle internal power. During this activity, the telemetry engineer
observed a red alarm and called a hold when the auto system monitoring
battery voltage on the launch vehicle's second stage determined that the
voltage did not transition within the predicted time period.
Engineers are investigating the situation to determine why the system
exceeded limits and what adjustments need to be made prior to the next
launch attempt.
Boeing is unable to determine a new launch date at this time. The flight
termination system batteries on the vehicle have now exceeded their
demonstrated test life, and Boeing does not have the ability to install new
batteries in time for an attempt prior to the eclipse period.
Further updates will be provided on the Boeing Launch Hotline (714)
896-4770.
A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is one of
the world's largest space and defense businesses. Headquartered in St.
Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $30.5 billion business. It
provides network-centric system solutions to its global military,
government, and commercial customers. It is a leading provider of
intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; the world's largest
military aircraft manufacturer; the world's largest satellite manufacturer
and a leading provider of space-based communications; the primary systems
integrator for U.S. missile defense; NASA's largest contractor; and a global
leader in sustainment solutions and launch services.
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Boeing Media Contacts:
Robert Villanueva
Boeing Expendable Launch Systems
(714) 372-2089 Office
Eric Warren
Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems
(310) 335-6314 Office
Tina Lange
Boeing Florida Operations
(321) 264-8582 Office
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Jacques :-)
www.spacepatches.info
CAPE CANAVERAL AFS, Fla., Aug. 16, 2005 - The launch of the Geostationary
Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-N) aboard a Boeing [NYSE:BA] Delta
IV rocket was scrubbed this evening.
Following a temporary hold in the countdown, the count resumed and the
launch team transferred power from ground support equipment to launch
vehicle internal power. During this activity, the telemetry engineer
observed a red alarm and called a hold when the auto system monitoring
battery voltage on the launch vehicle's second stage determined that the
voltage did not transition within the predicted time period.
Engineers are investigating the situation to determine why the system
exceeded limits and what adjustments need to be made prior to the next
launch attempt.
Boeing is unable to determine a new launch date at this time. The flight
termination system batteries on the vehicle have now exceeded their
demonstrated test life, and Boeing does not have the ability to install new
batteries in time for an attempt prior to the eclipse period.
Further updates will be provided on the Boeing Launch Hotline (714)
896-4770.
A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is one of
the world's largest space and defense businesses. Headquartered in St.
Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $30.5 billion business. It
provides network-centric system solutions to its global military,
government, and commercial customers. It is a leading provider of
intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; the world's largest
military aircraft manufacturer; the world's largest satellite manufacturer
and a leading provider of space-based communications; the primary systems
integrator for U.S. missile defense; NASA's largest contractor; and a global
leader in sustainment solutions and launch services.
###
Boeing Media Contacts:
Robert Villanueva
Boeing Expendable Launch Systems
(714) 372-2089 Office
Eric Warren
Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems
(310) 335-6314 Office
Tina Lange
Boeing Florida Operations
(321) 264-8582 Office
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Jacques :-)
www.spacepatches.info