Phoenix Hits The Pad

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The mobile service tower, or gantry, is scheduled to be retracted from around the Delta II at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, for launch the next morning.

by Staff Writers
Cape Canaveral FL (KSC) Jul 30, 2007
Mission: Phoenix
Location: Launch Pad 17-A
Launch Vehicle: Delta II 7925
Launch Date: Aug. 3, 2007
Launch Time: 5:35:21 a.m. EDT
Phoenix was transported to Pad 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for mating to the Delta II on Monday, July 23. The flight program verification test was conducted successfully on Wednesday, July 25. This is an electrical test that confirms the Delta II and Phoenix are working together as an integrated system. Technicians installed the Delta II payload fairing around the Phoenix spacecraft Friday.

The Delta II second stage is scheduled to be loaded with its complement of storable propellants on July 31.

The mobile service tower, or gantry, is scheduled to be retracted from around the Delta II at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, for launch the next morning.

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