| 词条 | Spaceport Florida Launch Complex 46 |
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|name=Space Launch Complex 46 |image =Athena-2 - Lunar Prospector 1.jpg |imsize =200 |caption = An Athena II at LC-46 prior to the launch of Lunar Prospector. |site = CCAFS (1987-1997) Spaceport Florida (1997—) |location = {{Coord|28|27|30|N|80|31|42|W|format=dms|display=inline,title|type:landmark_region:US-FL}} |short = LC-46 |operator = US Air Force Space Florida |paddetails = {{Infobox launch pad/pad |status = Active |first = January 15, 1987 |last = August 26, 2017[1] |rockets=UGM-133 Trident II Athena I Athena II Minotaur IV Vector-R}} }} Space Launch Complex 46 (SLC-46) is a launch complex at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station operated under license by Space Florida for Athena rocket launches. HistoryConstructionDuring the construction of SLC-46, a nearby sounding rocket complex, LC-43 was demolished. Its operations were transferred to SLC-47. TridentSLC-46 was originally used for tests of the Trident II missile between 1987 and 1989. Following the completion of the Trident's land-based tests, the complex was deactivated. Space FloridaIn 1997, Space Florida began operations at the site, and was opened for commercial space operations. Lockheed Martin launched an Athena II and an Athena I from the pad in 1998 and 1999 respectively. The Athena II, launched January 7, 1998, carried the Lunar Prospector spacecraft which orbited the Moon. On January 27, 1999, the Athena I lifted off with Taiwan's first satellite, ROCSAT-1, carrying experimental communications, ocean imagery, and ionospheric studies instruments. In March 2010, the USAF 45th Space Wing issued Real Property Licenses to Space Florida for Launch Complexes 36 and 46 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.[2][3] On July 1, 2010, the Federal Aviation Administration approved a Launch Site Operator's License for commercial launches at Launch Complex 46.[4] On September 24, 2010, the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast was awarded a $500,000 Defense Infrastructure Grant from the State of Florida to be used for critical communications upgrades at SLC-46. In early 2014, Space Florida contracted with Alliant Techsystems (ATK) to begin phase three of the communications infrastructure refurbishment, with completion expected to take one year.[2] In July 2015, the U.S. Air Force and Orbital ATK announced a Minotaur IV launched from SLC-46 would be used for the ORS-5 mission in 2017.[3][4] ORS-5 was successfully launched on August 26, 2017.[5] Upcoming{{as of|2017}}, Vector Space Systems plans to use LC-46 for its Vector-R rocket beginning in 2018.[6]{{asof|2014|02}}, NASA plans to launch the Orion Multi Purpose Crew Vehicle Ascent Abort 2 test flight (AA‑2) from SLC-46 in 2018.[2][7]See also
References1. ^{{cite news |url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/space/os-bz-orbital-atk-launch-20170825-story.html |title=Orbital ATK launch injects new life in long-dormant Florida launch pad |work=Orlando Sentinel |first=Marco |last=Santana |date=August 26, 2017 |accessdate=September 16, 2017}} [8][9][10]2. ^1 {{cite news |last=Messier |first=Doug |title=ATK to Upgrade Space Florida's Launch Complex 46 |url=http://www.parabolicarc.com/2014/02/11/atk-upgrade-space-floridas-launch-complex-46/ |accessdate=February 12, 2014 |work=Parabolic Arc |date=February 11, 2014}} 3. ^{{cite news |url=http://spaceflightnow.com/2015/07/09/minotaur-rocket-selected-to-launch-military-satellite-in-2017/ |title=Minotaur rocket selected to launch military satellite in 2017 |work=Spaceflight Now |last1=Clark |first1=Stephen |date=July 9, 2015 |accessdate=July 15, 2015}} 4. ^{{cite news |url=https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/02/12/teams-practice-for-cape-canaverals-first-launch-of-minotaur-4-rocket/ |title=Teams practice for Cape Canaveral's first launch of Minotaur 4 rocket |work=Spaceflight Now |first=Justin |last=Ray |date=February 12, 2017 |accessdate=July 11, 2017}} 5. ^{{cite news |url=https://www.space.com/37959-air-force-launches-ors-5-satellite.html |title=Converted Missile Launches Military Satellite to Track Spacecraft and Debris |work=Space.com |first=Mike |last=Wall |date=August 26, 2017 |accessdate=August 27, 2017}} 6. ^{{cite news |url=https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2017/05/vector-space-expand-launch-ranges-infrastructure-pads/ |title=Vector Space aims to expand launch ranges with minimal infrastructure pads |work=NASASpaceFlight.com |first=Chris |last=Gebhardt |date=May 18, 2017 |accessdate=May 19, 2017}} 7. ^{{cite web |url=https://fpd.larc.nasa.gov/orion-aa-2.html |title=Orion AA-2 |publisher=NASA{{\\}}Langley Research Center{{\\}}Flight Projects Directorate |accessdate=July 11, 2017}} 8. ^1 {{cite news |url=http://www.patrick.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194543 |title=Air Force licenses two launch complexes for commercial use |publisher=Patrick Air Force Base |date=March 12, 2010 |accessdate=March 15, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6JOiSeepL?url=http://www.patrick.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194543 |archivedate=September 5, 2013 |df=mdy-all }} 9. ^1 {{cite news |url=http://www.spaceflorida.gov/index.php/en/news/37-news/192-space-florida-secures-licenses-for-launch-complexes-46-and-36 |title=Space Florida secures licenses for Launch Complexes 46 and 36 |publisher=Space Florida |first=Tina |last=Lange |date=March 12, 2010 |accessdate=March 15, 2010}} 10. ^1 {{cite news |url=http://www.spaceflorida.gov/index.php/en/news/37-news/242-space-florida-receives-faa-license-for-slc-46 |title=Space Florida receives FAA license for SLC-46 |publisher=Space Florida |author=Staff |date=July 9, 2010 |accessdate=July 9, 2010}} }} External links
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