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Pratt And Whitney Rocketdyne Engine Launches New Ocean-Mapping Satellite Into Orbit
Canoga Park CA (SPX) Jun 23, 2008 Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne helped scientists better understand global warming and hurricane prediction by successfully boosting the 1,100-pound Jason 2 satellite into orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base. Jason 2 is onboard a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket powered by Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne's RS-27A engine. It was the 223rd consecutive successful mission for a launch vehicle powered by the RS-27 family of engines. Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne is a United Technologies company. The new satellite is a joint effort by NASA and the French Space Agency (CNES) to study rising sea levels and their potential link to global warming. Jason 2, also known as the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, is the third in a series of satellites to track global sea levels for climate studies. It will monitor global ocean circulation, explore the tie between oceans and the atmosphere, improve global climate predictions, and monitor events such as El Nino and ocean eddies. "It's incredibly rewarding to know we're playing a part in better understanding issues related to global warming and severe weather patterns," said Elizabeth Jones, program manager for the RS-27. "Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne is proud to support NASA and CNES in their efforts to better understand and take care of our planet."
earlier related report Col. Steve Tanous, the 30th Space Wing commander, was the spacelift commander for this mission. "This launch is a testament to the tremendous team effort between NASA, the 30th Space Wing and our industry partners," Colonel Tanous said. "We have one opportunity to be successful with each launch and 100 percent mission success is our standard." The primary role of the spacecraft will be to measure and gather information about ocean topography. The OSTM/Jason-2 Satellite will provide new perspectives on Earth's oceans using the five instruments it has aboard. The Delta II is an expendable launch, medium-lift vehicle. It carries civil and commercial payloads into low-earth, polar, geosynchronous transfer and stationary orbits. Related Links Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne Launch Pad at Space-Travel.com
Russia Launches Six Birds For Orbcomm
Fort Lee, NJ (SPX) Jun 20, 2008Orbcomm has seen six of its latest satellites, successfully launched from Kapustin Yar, Russia. The launch occurred at 2:36 AM EDT and the satellites have been successfully separated from the launch vehicle in the proper orbit. Each satellite is undergoing initial in-orbit testing and is expected to enter into commercial service within the next three months. |
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