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"We have a successful spacecraft separation; we've just confirmed that by telemetry," said NASA Launch Manager Tim Dunn. "There are a lot of happy folks out there and a customer that's quite thrilled right now to have a healthy satellite on orbit."

This concludes live coverage on NASA's Launch Blog, but for further updates regarding the spacecraft's state of health and mission status, visit the TDRS website by copying the following address into your browser: http://www.nasa.gov/tdrs.]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:44:56 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:34:22 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:30:36 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:28:36 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:25:57 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:16:25 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:13:27 GMT
The TDRS-K spacecraft will be released from the Centaur into a transfer orbit; it will take another 10 days to reach its proper orbit. It will take another three months, approximately, to test and calibrate the spacecraft. Once it passes an acceptance review, it's ready to move to its preferred location.]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:06:53 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:02:01 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:57:12 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:52:50 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:52:27 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:51:20 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:49:18 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:48:06 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:46:17 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:44:04 GMT
The TDRS-K spacecraft is on internal power.]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:42:51 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:37:14 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:25:49 GMT
Tanking operations are complete at Space Launch Complex 41. The Atlas booster is filled with 48,860 gallons of liquid oxygen and 25,540 gallons of RP-1 fuel. The Centaur upper stage is loaded with 4,150 gallons of liquid oxygen and 12,680 gallons of liquid hydrogen.

Launch remains targeted for 8:48 p.m.]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:19:10 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:07:30 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:00:29 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:48:47 GMT
Meanwhile, the Centaur's liquid hydrogen tank has been filled to 97 percent and will now be topped off.]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:45:14 GMT
Centaur liquid hydrogen loading just passed 80 percent of its total, 12,680 gallons.]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:40:41 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:34:56 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:28:45 GMT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:16:22 GMT
The first satellite in the TDRS constellation launched in 1983 aboard space shuttle Challenger. A total of nine TDRS spacecraft have been deployed, with seven still operating. The addition of the TDRS-K spacecraft will help ensure the continuity of this mission-critical network.]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:08:24 GMT Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:50:02 GMT
The countdown is going well and launch remains scheduled for 8:48 p.m. at the start of a 40-minute window.]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:42:54 GMT
The TDRS-K satellite is destined for a slot in geosynchronous orbit 22,300 miles above the Earth's surface.]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:32:45 GMT Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:27:06 GMT
Tonight's 40-minute window opens at 8:48 p.m. The two-stage United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket that will carry TDRS-K into orbit is nearly ready for fueling at Space Launch Complex 41. Countdown clocks are holding at T-2 hours.

Launch Weather Officer Clay Flinn of the U.S. Air Force's 45th Weather Squadron predicts a 70 percent chance of acceptable conditions for launch tonight. Launch personnel are closely monitoring winds at the launch site.

Launch managers and controllers are conducting tonight's countdown from the Atlas Spaceflight Operations Center, a few miles south of Space Launch Complex 41. The blog originates from the Launch Vehicle Data Center in Hangar AE, also at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Stay with us for updates as the countdown continues.]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:16:56 GMT Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:05:45 GMT