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Launch Attempt for Kodiak Star Tonight
Jens Lönn writes: "The delayed Launch of the Kodiak Star is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29 (.pdf article). This is the first launch into Earth orbit from Kodiak Island. There is a three-hour launch window extending from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The effect of the solar flare activity that forced launched cancellation earlier this week is being monitored. The weather forecast for Saturday is favorable for a launch attempt with approximately a 15% chance of weather criteria violation. However, after solar flare activity was factored in, the chance of not meeting the criteria is 60%. Launch coverage on NASA Television and NASA TV on the Web will begin at 8 p.m. EDT. So make sure you're seated, cuz now were gonna light those kick-ass engines and go out into space."
Michael noted that this is the first launch from Alaska; one of the four science experiments on board will be the reflective Starshine 3, with mirrors ground and polished by students all over the world. Cross fingers for favorable launch.
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It was I who was posting those messages. I got confused with the AOL browser and sent my Slashdot posts to Mommy, instead.
The worst terrorist attack in recorded history occurred just over two weeks ago, and you people are discussing how this is the first launch from Alaska; one of the four science experiments on board will be the reflective Starshine 3, with mirrors ground and polished by students all over the world. Cross fingers for favorable launch. My *god*, people, GET SOME PRIORITIES!!!
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Ok, look. Why mod me down for this? Yes, it's off-topic, but I was just setting this newbie straight. Besides, I'm posting as A/C as it is (e.g. 0). Save your mod points for the real trolls.
> ...forced launched cancellation earlier this week is being monitored.
Does this make sense? I know this is offtopic, but it does kinda disappoint me when I see mistakes like this on the front page.
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