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NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory Set For Launch Tomorrow

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the door-to-door-to-get-the-gas dept.

bughunter writes "The Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) is slated for launch tomorrow, February 24, 2009. OCO is the first earth science observatory that will create a detailed map of atmospheric carbon dioxide sources and sinks around the globe. And not a moment too soon. Popular Mechanics has a concise article on the science that this mission will perform, and how it fits in with the existing 'A-train' of polar-orbiting earth observatories. JPL's page goes into more detail. And NASA's OCO Launch Blog will have continuous updates as liftoff approaches and the spacecraft reports in and checks out from 700km up."

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  1. Am i the only one... by ProfMobius · · Score: 5, Funny

    Am i the only one to read Orbital Canon in the title ? I freaked out just before realizing... No more C&C for me.

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  2. It will be all fine by Van+Cutter+Romney · · Score: 4, Funny

    As long as it doesn't collide with another satellite. :)

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  3. Broad brush by Rei · · Score: 5, Funny

    Very classy there. Oh, sure, go ahead -- lump us in with those two groups of anti-scientific, peer-reviewed-research-denying kooks. But I can assure you, we'll be getting the last laugh when you sail off the edge of the Earth.

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  4. Time to Fire Up the Barbeque by ghbpiper · · Score: 1, Funny

    Tasty pig parts smoked w/pecan and applewood. low and sloooooooow. The plume should be visible from space. Now will just have to see if anyone from NASA shows up for dinner...