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Aeronautics Department Pages Update:
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After quite some time without functionality, the UASO's Aeronautic Department will soon be open to all persons interested in flying aircraft for the organization using Microsoft Flight Simulator. Our automated pilot system is currently in the process is currently in the process of being integrated into the UASO's website and should be fully functional by Monday September 8, 2008. All persons interested in flying are more than welcome to sign up NOW as the registration form is online and running smoothly, however, operations will not begin until monday evening. Please direct any questions, comments, and/or inquiries to UASO Board Director Kayamone Sutton at ksutton@vuaso.org.
Posted by ksutton on September 5, 2008 at 08:27 PM
New Media Break Posted:
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The latest media break for the week of August 24th, 2008 has been posted. Please see the media page to tune in to the latest edition.
Posted by ksutton on August 30, 2008 at 03:23 PM
UASO Toll Free Number Launched:
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In an attempt to boost multi-media activity and allow members and fans of the UASO more access to keep updated with current events going on in the organization, the UASO has released a toll free number that lists current events, the launch schedule, and a direct connection to UASO directors. More will be added. Feel free to give this number a call at any time. Our number is 1-866-964-UASO!
Posted by ksutton on August 18, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Intrepid Program Training and Launch Schedule:
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The Intrepid Program training and launch schedule has been released. The schedule is as follows:

Training Schedule
August 22, 2008 - Intrepid-1 1st Mission Rehearsal*
August 23, 2008 - Intrepid-1 2nd Mission Rehearsal*
September 13, 2008 - Intrepid-2 1st Mission Rehearsal*
September 14, 2008 - Intrepid-2 2nd Mission Rehearsal*
September 24, 2008 - SCISAT-1 1st Mission Rehearsal*
September 28, 2008 - SCISAT-1 2nd Mission Rehearsal*

Launch Schedule
August 30, 2008 - Intrepid-1 (primary date) 3:00 pm EST/8:00 pm GMT
September 7, 2008 - Intrepid-1 (alternate date) 3:00 pm EST/8:00 pm GMT
September 19, 2008 - Intrepid-2 (primary date)*
September 21, 2008 - Intrepid-2 (alternate date)*
October 4, 2008 - SCISAT-1 (primary date)*
October 5, 2008 - SCISAT-1 (primary date)*




*Times to be determined
Posted by ksutton on August 7, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Intrepid-1 Launch Date Set:
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Press Release
UASO Press Office - VA Branch
Norfolk, VA 23505
Wednesday July 30, 2008


(Norfolk, VA) It was released today by the UASO Board of Directors that Intrpid-1 is "set in stone" to launch on August 30, 2008 at 3 pm EST/8 pm GMT. The Titan-34D launch vehicle has been selected asthe workhorse of the Intrepid program.

Intrepid-1 is the first launch of the Titan-34D launch vehicle and will serve as an operational test of the core statges of the launch vehicle. The Titan-34D is composed of two Titan UA1206 solid rocket boosters, which comprises its "zero stage". These boosters lift the Titan-34D stack for a total of 114 seconds before jettisoning. Stage One of the launch vehicle is composed of the Titan 3B-1 stage, which utilizes two LR-87-11 main engines. Burn time of stage One is 161 seconds. Stage Two of the launch vehicle is comprised of the Titan3B-2 stage, which utilizes one LR-91-11 liquid fueled engine. Total payload capacity of the Titan-34D with no attached upperstage is 14,515 kg to a low earth orbit (LEO- 185 km). The Intrepid-1 mision will not be utilizing an upperstage due to this mission being an OPTEST of the launch vehicles's first three core stages.

Mission controller training for Intrepid-1 is scheduled to begin August 15, 2008. A training schedule will be posted online within the next few days. Stay tuned for updates!
Posted by ksutton on July 30, 2008 at 03:25 PM
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