NASA to Host U.S. Navy Fleet Training Launch at Wallops Flight Facility
Wallops Island, Virginia – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the U.S. Navy are partnering to conduct a fleet training launch at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The launch is scheduled to take place on November 15, 2024, at 19:52 EST.
The launch will involve the use of a Terrier-Orion sounding rocket, which will carry a payload of scientific instruments designed to collect data on the Earth’s upper atmosphere and ionosphere. The Terrier-Orion sounding rocket is a two-stage, solid-propellant rocket that is capable of reaching altitudes of up to 1,000 kilometers.
The payload for the launch will include instruments to measure temperature, density, and composition of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere. The data collected from these instruments will be used to study the effects of solar activity on the Earth’s atmosphere and to improve our understanding of the ionosphere’s role in space weather.
The launch is part of the Navy’s Fleet Training Exercise (FTX), which is a large-scale exercise that involves the participation of ships, aircraft, and submarines from the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. The FTX is designed to train Navy personnel in the conduct of maritime operations and to test the effectiveness of the Navy’s weapons systems.
The launch will be conducted by the Navy’s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWARSYSCOM), which is responsible for the development and acquisition of space and naval warfare systems. SPAWARSYSCOM will be working with NASA to ensure the safe and successful conduct of the launch.
“We are pleased to be partnering with the U.S. Navy on this important training exercise,” said Wallops Flight Facility Director David L. Pierce. “The launch will provide valuable data for the Navy’s research and development efforts, and it will also help to train Navy personnel in the conduct of space operations.”
The launch is expected to be visible from the Delmarva Peninsula and the surrounding areas. NASA will provide updates on the launch status on its website and social media channels.
U.S. Navy Fleet Training Launch to be Conducted at NASA Wallops
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