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bobblebob

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"Today's launch of NASA's AIM spacecraft remains on schedule from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California during a launch window extending from 1:23:34 p.m. to 1:30:03 p.m. PDT. The weather forecast is excellent, with no violations or concerns expected to interfere with today's launch operations. <br /><br />An Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket will deliver the AIM satellite to orbit, where it will embark on a two-year mission to study the highest clouds in Earth's atmosphere. A specially modified L-1011 carrier aircraft, called Stargazer, will carry the rocket to an altitude of 39,000 feet and release it at a specific drop point over the Pacific Ocean. "<br /><br /><br /><br />Sorry if there is already a thread, couldnt see one. Looking forward to this, never seen this type of launch. What will the coverage on NASA Tv be like, will we be able to see the launch clearly?
 
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MeteorWayne

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Where did you get that info?<br /><br />Does anyone know of a mission page? I guess since it's NASA, I should check their website <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <br /><br />OK I did, AIM Homepage <br /><br /><img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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NASA TV launch coverage begins Noon PDT, 3PM EDT, 7PM UT. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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ckikilwai

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I'm watching the pre mission briefing now.<br />It looks like an interesting mission, it's always good that we understand our climate better.
 
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MeteorWayne

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And if they're looking at the very highest (noctilucent ) clouds, they are the product of meteoroids, close to home for me...<br />Meteor Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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propforce

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I am suprise that they can launch today. The fogs at VAFB is pretty thick right now. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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When you launch from an aircraft, who cares <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br /><br />And BTW, I noticed on NASA TV the intention is to investigate the very noctilucent clouds I mentioned. Very cool.<br /><br />Of course, I am highly embarassed I was not aware of the mission objectives until today. Too much input!!! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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18 minutes to lauch, all well, live on NASA TV <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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15 minutes to launch..release mechanism armed. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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ckikilwai

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I've never seen a pegasus launch, I'm seeing forwarth to it!<br /><br />T-15 min (I think)
 
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MeteorWayne

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T-10 all OK.<br />Launch weather go is at T-8 IIRC.<br />Terminal countdown at T-4, IIRC. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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Weather is green, go at T-8 <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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Final Poll..<br /><br />ALL Go <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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Launch - 7 minutes. All go <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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Launch -5 all go <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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Sorry, final final poll, all go at L-4. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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Transient power (last 4 min) on and nominal L-3 minutes <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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L-2 <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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1 minute, now I just watch <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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Very slick launch L+2 all well <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
 
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jschaef5

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Anyone catch what the velocity of the aircraft was at drop? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>
 
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centsworth_II

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That was a nice view of the control <br />center during stage two ignition. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>
 
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