A short ode to Jupiter 2

So far looks like a go on Sunday.  :)

http://spacecoastlaunches.com/

I didn't watch the launch but in looking at the ops log I see Jupiter 2 achieved separation leaving it in the correct operational orbit.about 32 minutes after departure.

Great job Hughes. Congratulations!

Complete timeline and video here: http://www.americaspace.com/?page_id=33925

Are they documenting the maneuvers to achieve final placement anywhere?

Not sure. I think that whole procedure can take several weeks. Will do some searching.

I bet Miss Amanda knows :-)

Sure she does. And Liz, Chris to.

Here is an explanation how it all goes down. A bit like a dance that takes some time. Not like pressing the gas pedal and going for it then hitting the brakes stopping on a dime.

http://www.planetary.org/blogs/jason-davis/20140116-how-to-get-a-satellite-to-gto.html

Satbeams shows final location as 109.1'W. for J2, but I thought  I had read 95' somewhere. Change in location or interim position?

 

I thought I read 95 or 97 point something.