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Old 11-20-2017, 06:31 PM
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I tried to post this early this morning, but YORF wouldn’t open then (a prompt said that there was a database error). The penultimate Delta II flew perfectly, scoring its 99th success in a row (hopefully its final launch, next year, will make that an even 100)! Video coverage included the vehicle's build-up on the launch pad, the countdown and launch, and--from a camera on the second stage--the separation of the JPSS 1 satellite (which is working perfectly, as are the CubeSats that were deployed afterward). Below are links to an article, photos, and video coverage of the flight:

Article: http://spaceflightnow.com/2017/11/1...ther-satellite/

JPSS 1 satellite pre-launch preparation photos: http://spaceflightnow.com/2017/11/1...-encapsulation/

Launch video: http://spaceflightnow.com/2017/11/1...delta-2-rocket/

Delta II assembly, preparation, launch, and JPSS 1 separation video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcDqPXB_ELo (launch is at ~30:00, JPSS 1 separation at ~1:27)

Live coverage page with countdown events: http://spaceflightnow.com/2017/11/1...-status-center/

I hope this material will be helpful.
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