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Falcom1 alaunch 211/27/2022 ![]() The STP-2 mission will deliver 24 total spacecraft to three distinct space orbits using multiple launch vehicle upper-stage burns and maneuvers. The STP-2 mission exemplifies our SMC 2.0 transformation-we’re pursuing innovative new ways to deliver space capabilities for the Air Force and the Defense Department.” “It’s an exciting partnership with NASA, NOAA and SpaceX to provide space access for important military and civil experiments while demonstrating the Falcon Heavy launch vehicle capabilities for future operational National Security Space missions. Thompson, SMC commander and Air Force program executive officer for Space. “We’re thrilled about the upcoming STP-2 mission,” said Lt. A simulcast of the broadcast can be viewed at /webcast and /multimedia/nasatv/index.html#media . A live-feed will begin 20 minutes prior to the launch, concluding approximately 45 minutes afterward. Pacific) and will remain open approximately four hours. The technologies on board STP-2 will improve weather forecasting, space environmental monitoring, propulsion, communications, and many other advanced space technologies. The STP-2 mission is scheduled to lift off on June 24, providing space access for 24 space experiments sponsored by the Defense Department, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. STP-2 will be the first DOD mission on SpaceX’s newest and most powerful launch vehicle, demonstrating the first re-use of launch vehicle flight hardware for the Defense Department, and first multi-payload, multi-orbit mission for the Falcon Heavy. Air Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center manages the Space Test Program on behalf of the Defense Department. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch vehicle rolled onto historic Launch Complex 39A during the pre-dawn hours today, in preparation for tonight's Department of Defense’s Space Test Program-2 mission. ![]()
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