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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
6 years
Today, we begin a new chapter as Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems. As we sign off, we hope you will continue to keep up with our products & programs by following @NorthropGrumman . We’d like to thank all of you for engaging with us & sharing our content over the years!
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Launch alert! We are excited to announce that we are targeting Sunday, May 20 for the launch of our #OA9 mission to @Space_Station . The 5-minute launch window will open at 5:04 a.m. EDT. Learn more here:
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@OrbitalATK
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L-2! Our #OA7 #Cygnus spacecraft is named in honor of former #astronaut & U.S. Senator John Glenn
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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First shots of this morning's #OA9 #Antares launch from @NASA_Wallops !
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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We are GO for launch tomorrow at 8:03pm EDT!
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@OrbitalATK
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#Cygnus spreads its wings, deploying its UltraFlex solar arrays en route to @Space_Station .
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We are GO for capture of S.S. John Glenn #Cygnus !
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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We are set to launch our #OA8 #Antares carrying #Cygnus tomorrow morning! The 5-minute launch window will open at 7:37 am EST.
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Capture confirmed! S.S. Gene Cernan #Cygnus has completed its journey to @Space_Station #OA8
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In keeping with our continued commitment to honor his memory, the #OA4 #Cygnus is named the S.S. Deke Slayton II.
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Less than 30 minutes to launch! Enjoy this sunrise picture from @VCSFA_MARS Pad 0A as we await launch of #OA8 #Antares #Cygnus
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@OrbitalATK
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It’s L-1 and we’re up early to give you an exclusive look at #Antares with our #Cygnus spacecraft on @VCSFA_MARS Pad 0A. Launch set for 7:37am tomorrow!
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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T-minus two hours until #Cygnus launch, bringing science & supplies to @Space_Station . Full mission profile:
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Our launch team is excited and ready to support the #OA9 @Space_Station resupply mission for @NASA . Go behind the scenes at @NASA_Wallops for an inside look at #Antares and #Cygnus prep. #OrbitalATKDelivers
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The @ulalaunch #AtlasV rocket carrying our SS John Glenn #Cygnus spacecraft is rolling out to launch pad 41 at @NASAKennedy !
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@OrbitalATK
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Happy 25th Anniversary to our #Pegasus Air Launch vehicle, igniting on its maiden mission #OTD in 1990 http://t.co/R4jAvrHGar
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@OrbitalATK
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We are go for launch of our #Pegasus rocket tomorrow, Dec. 14 with the launch window opening at 8:20 a.m. EST!
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We are proud to be a part of the @NASA_TESS mission by providing spacecraft development, observatory integration and testing, and mission operations
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@OrbitalATK
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The #OA7 PCM has arrived at @NASAKennedy ! We are targeting a March 16 launch date for the OA-7 mission aboard a @ulalaunch #AtlasV rocket
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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It's launch day! Take a look at our mission profile & learn more about today's #Cygnus launch to @Space_Station
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@OrbitalATK
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The S.S. Gene Cernan #Cygnus spacecraft is in great shape and everything is performing nominally #OA8
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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The S.S. John Glenn #Cygnus has been maneuvered to its release position. Release is scheduled for approximately 9:10 a.m. EDT
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. @OrbitalATK updates progress on ISS cargo delivery for @NASA and #Antares return to flight http://t.co/MX6xvw8isL http://t.co/dCLM5b3dsc
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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It’s a beautiful, albeit cold, morning for a launch at @NASA_Wallops ! Launch window for our #Antares rocket carrying #Cygnus opens at 7:37 am EST
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We are GO for release of #Cygnus from @Space_Station at 9:10 a.m. EDT
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We are confirmed "GO" for release from @Space_Station at 8:20 a.m. ET. #Cygnus #OA5
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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The S.S. Gene Cernan #Cygnus is on its way to @Space_Station ! #OA8
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< 1hr until #Cygnus takes off aboard @ulalaunch rocket from @NASAKennedy en route to @Space_Station . Flight plan:
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Weather permitting, the #OA5 launch of #Antares will be visible along the East Coast Sunday 10/16 at 8:03pm EDT. Keep an eye on the sky!
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Mission profile for today's #Cygnus launch aboard @ulalaunch #AtlasV to resupply @Space_Station . #GoCygnus #GoAtlas
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Our thoughts are with the @SpaceX team. We understand getting to space is hard, but very important work. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Today’s launch of Orbital ATK’s #Antares rocket is postponed 24 hours. More:
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Test fire is complete! @NASA_Orion
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Orbital ATK
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There has been a vehicle anomaly. We will update as soon as we are able.
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The sun is rising over @NASA_SLS 5-segment. We are "go" for today's 9:30 am MST test! #SLSFiredUp http://t.co/fbSVOFtw02
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Operations are rolling in VAFB as our crew moved and mated the #Pegasus rocket to the #Stargazer #L1011 airplane in preps for a June 14 Launch of #NASAICON . Stay tuned to @NASA_LSP for live launch coverage!
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@OrbitalATK
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S.S. John Glenn #Cygnus has just passed 100 meters as it continues to close in on @Space_Station
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Did you watch today’s #Antares launch? Tweet us your pictures using #Antares #Cygnus #OA9
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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We are set to launch our #Pegasus rocket carrying @NASA 's #CYGNSS mission tomorrow morning! @NASA_LSP
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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We are set to launch our #OA9 mission aboard our #Antares rocket carrying the S.S. J.R. Thompson #Cygnus tomorrow morning! Launch window opens at 4:39am EDT/8:39am UTC
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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We have received confirmation that #Cygnus has successfully completed all three @NanoRacks cubesat deployments #OA8 #OrbitalATKDelivers
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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This AM, @StationCDRKelly & crew of the @Space_Station opened hatch to S.S. Deke Slayton. Welcome aboard! #Cygnus
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of John Glenn, a true pioneer of space. We salute his remarkable legacy. Godspeed, John Glenn.
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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#Cygnus solar arrays currently unfolding. No live video, so here's footage from OA-4 mission
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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First close-up look at today's #OA8 #Antares launch from @VCSFA_MARS Pad 0A. Credit: Orbital ATK/Thom Baur
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Welcome to space, S.S. Deke Slayton II. #Cygnus
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
6 years
#OA9 Mission Update: The integrated #Cygnus and #Antares team successfully completed final cargo load and fairing installation yesterday. We remain on track for launch Sunday morning, and are closely monitoring the weather. We will continue to provide updates as we receive them
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We're almost finished casting boosters for @NASA_SLS first flight! Get an inside look at the process in this timelapse of yesterday’s cast
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Orbital ATK
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Congratulations @NASA_TESS ! @NASA 's Orbital ATK-built #TESS planet hunting satellite has been successfully deployed, and initial health checks are nominal
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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- #OmegaRocket is a three-stage rocket with the option to add up to 6 strap-on boosters – 1st and 2nd stage are solid propellant motors & 3rd stage is cryogenic powered by @AerojetRdyne RL10C
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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#Cygnus will stay at @Space_Station until Dec. 4. After Cygnus unberths, it will be used to simulate a commercial crew capsule at the station
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Upon completion of pre-launch reviews, we have established an Oct. 13 launch date for OA-5 mission to @Space_Station
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
7 years
Today we honor Stephen Hawking, whose theories uncovered groundbreaking discoveries that the world continues to explore. While we mourn his passing, it seems fitting that one of the greatest scientific minds passed on a day that celebrates pi, an infinite mathematical constant.
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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First full set of @NASA_SLS boosters are complete! Final segments were sent to storage earlier this week, where they will stay until @NASA requests shipment for final integration
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Happy #PiDay . We didn't bake today; we're busy using Pi to compute precise route #Cygnus will take to @Space_Station
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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It's a beautiful evening here! Looking forward to a beautiful launch #Antares #Cygnus #Orb3 http://t.co/1HTEe46ZFX
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Timelapse of the #OA9 #Antares carrying the S.S. J.R. Thompson #Cygnus going vertical at @NASA_Wallops last night. We are on track for launch on Monday with the 5-minute window opening at 4:39 a.m. EDT/8:39 a.m. UTC!
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Just over 2 weeks until launch of our #OA8 mission to @Space_Station ! Launch window will open on Nov 11 at 7:37 a.m. ET
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@OrbitalATK
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It’s a beautiful day for a launch! @NASA_Wallops @VCSFA_MARS #OA5 #Antares
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Capture confirmed! #Cygnus @Space_Station
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Orbital ATK
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We have liftoff of our #Antares rocket carrying the #OA9 S.S. J.R. Thompson #Cygnus to @Space_Station !
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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And we are GO for the ferry flight of the #Stargazer L-1011 carrying our #Pegasus rocket to Kwajalein Atoll! Launch of our ICON spacecraft for @NASA is scheduled for June 14th. Stay tuned to @NASA_LSP for live launch updates. #NASAICON
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Today we mourn the loss of Gene Cernan, Apollo astronaut and the last man to walk on the moon. Rest among the stars, Gene.
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@OrbitalATK
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Launch of the #OA5 CRS mission has been rescheduled for October 14 at 8:51 p.m. EDT. More information here:
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The sun is rising over #Antares & weather is 95% favorable for tonight's 7:40 pm EDT launch. @NASA_Wallops @VCSFA_MARS #OA5
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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And we're up! #Antares sits vertical on @VCSFA_MARS Pad 0A at @NASA_Wallops . Launch is set for Monday, May 21 at 4:39am EDT/8:39am UTC
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Heads up East Coast! We are scheduled to launch our #OA9 #Cygnus aboard #Antares from @NASA_Wallops a week from today. Take a look to find out when you'll be able to see the launch from your town. The five-minute window opens at 5:04 am EDT
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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We have confirmation that both solar arrays on the S.S. Deke Slayton II have unfolded. #Cygnus
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Orbital ATK, at @NASA ’s direction, is now targeting Nov. 11, 2017 for launch of the #OA8 mission to @Space_Station
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@OrbitalATK
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Join us live on our Facebook page now to hear more about today's launch attempt from #Antares and #Cygnus program managers
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Our official statement regarding the #Orb3 launch mishap can be found here http://t.co/yt85eutIJX
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#Antares ' journey has begun! #OA8 #Cygnus
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We have liftoff!
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@OrbitalATK
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We are proud to unveil the name of our #OA6 #Cygnus spacecraft—the S.S. Rick Husband, in honor of the late astronaut
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@OrbitalATK
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#Antares stands ready for launch on November 11 at 7:37 am EST. Stay tuned tomorrow for an inside look at the #OA8 #Cygnus mission!
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Our #OA8 #Cygnus spacecraft is named in honor of Gene Cernan, accomplished @USNavy Captain & @NASA astronaut
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Today's #OA8 launch was aborted due to aircraft in restricted area. Will have further updates as soon as possible.
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S.S. John Glenn #Cygnus has been released from @Space_Station
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Weather is 💯 go for launch tonight! @NASA_Wallops
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We are excited to announce that our #OA7 #Cygnus is named after John Glenn, an inspiration to all & a true pioneer of space exploration
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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Our #OA7 mission is scheduled to launch on Tuesday! Learn more about our mission to @Space_Station here: #Cygnus
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Read more about the successful #Antares hot fire and watch the video here:
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Solar arrays are fully deployed on the S.S. Gene Cernan #Cygnus . Next stop: @Space_Station !
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@OrbitalATK
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The S.S. J.R. Thompson #Cygnus solar arrays are successfully deployed! Next stop: @Space_Station ! #OA9
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@OrbitalATK
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We have payload separation. #Cygnus is on its way to @space_station #OA5
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We have liftoff of #Anatres carrying our S.S. Gene Cernan #Cygnus spacecraft to @Space_Station #OA8
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@OrbitalATK
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Two years ago today, astronauts aboard the @Space_Station welcomed our OA-6 #Cygnus spacecraft to the station. The S.S. Rick Husband delivered approximately 7,900 pounds of cargo, including vital equipment, supplies and science experiments to the crew.
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3, 2, 1, Fire! First images from our remote cameras of today's launch abort motor test for @NASA_Orion
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@OrbitalATK
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The AJ26 engine test took place at @NASAStennis ...here's the picture from @NASA . @AerojetRdyne is the engine supplier http://t.co/IrS4wBTmq0
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@OrbitalATK
Orbital ATK
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We are only 5 days away from the launch of our #OA9 mission to @Space_Station ! Late cargo load is underway as our team prepares for tomorrow’s final cargo load and encapsulation of #Cygnus in the #Antares fairing.
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@OrbitalATK
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We have confirmed that the aircraft that aborted today's launch attempt was a small aircraft flying at about 500ft approximately 6 miles offshore.
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#Cygnus has been encapsulated in the #Antares payload & we are ready for today's roll-out to the launch pad! @NASA_Wallops @VCSFA_MARS
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We are excited to report that the S.S. Gene Cernan #Cygnus has successfully completed its #OA8 mission! #OrbitalATKDelivers
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@OrbitalATK
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Our #Pegasus rocket is being rolled to the tarmac at Vandenberg Air Force Base to mate with #Stargazer in preparation for the Dec 12 launch!
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@OrbitalATK
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This is #OA7 signing off. #Cygnus
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@OrbitalATK
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The OmegA name represents the book-end of our rocket lineup from small-class Pegasus & Minotaur to medium-class Antares and now large-class OmegA
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