Jared Locke, Author at Space Explored

[UPDATE: New Launch Date] NASA set to launch sounding rocket; Those on the East Coast may see it

Jared Locke - May 6th 2021 11:34 am PT @baserunner0723

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NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility is set to launch a sounding rocket on May 8th late in the evening that could be easily seen across the east side of the US if weather conditions allow.

Sierra Space announced; SNC Dream Chaser, future space ventures going independent

Jared Locke - Apr 16th 2021 8:52 am PT @baserunner0723

Sierra Nevada Corporation Dream Chaser

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It was announced today that Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Space Systems division would be splitting off into its own, independent company. This move comes shortly after SNC announced their future plans for space, including an inflatable space station.

SNC has a long history of working on space systems, and Sierra Space further emphasizes its commitment to achieving its goals. Moving the Space Systems division independent will likely result in these goals reaching fruition faster.

Space Coast company Rocket Crafters rebrands to Vaya Space and announces bigger rocket

Jared Locke - Apr 1st 2021 6:35 am PT @baserunner0723

Vaya Space

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Rocket Crafters, based out of Cocoa, Florida, has rebranded to Vaya Space following a difficult year in 2020 and has new plans moving forward. Their new rocket is called Dauntless and is expected to be capable of launching 1000kg (2,200lbs) to Low Earth Orbit and 610kg (1,340lbs) to Sun Synchronous Orbit with the first launch expected in 2023. This launch vehicle is different than most because it uses a hybrid solid rocket motor rather than liquid propellants for thrust.

This day in space Ranger 9 Impacts the Moon (1965)

Jared Locke - Mar 24th 2021 2:55 pm PT @baserunner0723

NASA Ranger Program

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On this day in 1965, Ranger 9 impacted the Moon at 14:08:19 UTC with a relative speed of 2.67 km/s (5,972 mph). This impact concluded the 3-day mission of Ranger 9 and the overall Ranger program. This mission gathered important data needed for the later Surveyor program, and ultimately the Apollo program.

KSC Visitor Complex Updates: Delta II rocket display and Apollo/Saturn V Center now open

Jared Locke - Mar 23rd 2021 7:30 am PT @baserunner0723

Kennedy Space Center ULA Delta II Saturn V

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The Visitor Complex at Kennedy Space Center has reopened one of its must-see exhibits and just unveiled the Delta II display! With the Coronavirus still very much a hazard, the KSC Visitor Complex has implemented new procedures to keep you safe while still being able to see the amazing Saturn V. Additionally, the latest addition to the Rocket Garden was officially unveiled today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

SpaceX doubling down on Boca Chica; New permit shows future Starship launch site plans

Jared Locke - Mar 9th 2021 10:42 am PT @baserunner0723

SpaceX Starship Boca Chica

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SpaceX is continuing work on their Boca Chica facilities to support further launches and tests. New plans released by the US Army Corps of Engineers show some new additions that could be coming to the Starship launch site in the very near future.

[Update: Fully Stacked] Delta II display coming to Kennedy Space Center Rocket Garden

Jared Locke - Mar 5th 2021 3:23 pm PT @baserunner0723

Kennedy Space Center Delta II

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After 29 years and 155 flights, United Launch Alliance retired the Delta II rocket. The final flight took place on September 15, 2018, delivering the NASA ICESat-2 satellite to orbit. Some notable payloads of Delta II are the Spirit and Opportunity Mars Rovers and most of the operational GPS satellites.

How to find NASA Perseverance’s images to edit for yourself

Jared Locke - Feb 23rd 2021 9:09 am PT @baserunner0723

NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance

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With the recent landing of Perseverance on the 18th and the first-of-its-kind video release on the 22nd, we are getting access to interplanetary imagery rivaled only by the Juno mission and its JunoCam. The website for the Perseverance rover will be the home for all the pictures, videos, and sounds taken by the rover for…

[UPDATED] NASA’s upgraded mobile launcher for larger Space Launch System rocket moving forward

Jared Locke - Jan 18th 2021 10:46 am PT @baserunner0723

NASA Artemis SLS mobile launcher Bechtel

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NASA recently submitted a permit detailing facility construction and modification plans to support its next Mobile Launch Platform for Space Launch System, the agency’s nearly complete rocket to the Moon. We first have to go back to where SLS all started with the Constellation program to understand why NASA is building a new Mobile Launch Platform.

The current Mobile Launcher, ML-1, was initially built for the Constellation program between 2009 and 2010. When the Constellation program was canned in October 2010, NASA started reworking ML-1 to support their new program for the Space Launch System. With the increased complexity and weight of SLS, issues quickly began to arise.

NASA prepares for Artemis 1 with SLS booster stacking and Orion capsule preparations [Gallery]

Jared Locke - Jan 18th 2021 9:54 am PT @baserunner0723

NASA Artemis Kennedy Space Center SLS Orion

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NASA invited media to Kennedy Space Center to witness the progress being made with the stacking of the SLS Solid Rocket Motors and to see the Orion Crew Capsule as it is being prepared to be moved to one of the final processing facilities before being stacked later this year.