Rocket launch in One Hour

[blueash]

The weather was not looking good for viewing the launch but as it has cleared somewhat I thought I'd post the information. At 5:46 PM with a potential for delay of up until 6:30 PM (44 minute window) there is a scheduled launch from Kennedy Space Center of an Atlas V with a military communication satellite. Details at :::: United Launch Alliance, LLC :::: (http://www.ulalaunch.com/site/pages/Multimedia_Webcast.shtml)

From that link you can also watch a webcast of the launch and commentary beginning at 5:26, twenty minutes before take-off.

Now, to see it in person, just look EAST, away from the sunset. You should expect to see a vertical "cloud" going upward from the horizon. We are too far to hear anything. If there are a lot of clouds on the horizon it will be hidden. Good luck and enjoy

[BostonCelt]

Thanks for sharing.....the link is up....on schedule for a 5:46P launch.....this'll be so cool, I hope!!

[chuckinca]

Launch now schedule for 5:56

Currently launch at T -4 minutes and holding.


This is great!

Got to run outside and look to see what the East sky looks like.

When its launched I'll go outside and try to look at it.


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[blueash]

Brief delay, now 6:01 still time for getting outside. It looks clear to the east

[blueash]

Now sending up more balloons to assess winds aloft, hold at least until 6:11

[chuckinca]

East sky has low haze - should be able to see the rocket ok. The previous ones I have seen appear to curve up to the Northeast.

Now earliest launch now is 6:16

has to launch before 6:29

[chuckinca]

Earliest launch now at 6:29 - the latest possible time.

Doesn't look good - too windy up high.


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[blueash]

go for 6:29 green winds may be dark enough to see some fire

[chuckinca]

Launch is now a GO

Counting down from T -4


Scrubbed at T - 1 min 15 Sec

[blueash]

see y'all tomorrow same time same station

[starflyte1]

Thank you for the updates. Will watch for tomorrows possible launch.

[skyguy79]

And I thought I missed it! Oh well, I can wait until tomorrow to miss it again! :duck:

[coralway]

I recall when the words "Rocket Launch" meant Roger Clemens was entering the game.