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So we don't know the exact launch time? Usually VAFB tightens up the launch window a little bit for launches like these when we get closer to the launch. Seems like the NOTAMS restrictions for a six hour launch window would be semi-ridiculous...--Craig
Quote from: craigcocca on 04/22/2010 05:30 pmSo we don't know the exact launch time? Usually VAFB tightens up the launch window a little bit for launches like these when we get closer to the launch. Seems like the NOTAMS restrictions for a six hour launch window would be semi-ridiculous...--CraigThat is the window. It doesn't have to reach a specific orbit (or any orbit for that matter), so it isn't dependant on the position of the Earth, Sun and other spacecraft relative to the target orbital plane at the time of launch. Minuteman tests also have long windows.
Quote from: GW_Simulations on 04/22/2010 05:35 pmQuote from: craigcocca on 04/22/2010 05:30 pmSo we don't know the exact launch time? Usually VAFB tightens up the launch window a little bit for launches like these when we get closer to the launch. Seems like the NOTAMS restrictions for a six hour launch window would be semi-ridiculous...--CraigThat is the window. It doesn't have to reach a specific orbit (or any orbit for that matter), so it isn't dependant on the position of the Earth, Sun and other spacecraft relative to the target orbital plane at the time of launch. Minuteman tests also have long windows.Right, I'm with you on the lack of need to reach a specific orbital plane. I'm just surprised that they didn't tighten up the window more than they did given the effect that it has on the range during daylight hours.
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Having been to Vandenberg, unless you're on base, the closest you're going to get is to the south. And it's possible that they have evacuated some of the southern beach areas depending upon launch safety concerns (although I doubt it). Viewing from the east isn't all that great.So unless you're right there, the best you're going to get is a smoke trail.