Live updates: New Horizons - Jan 19 (LAUNCH)

[Chris Bergin]

Welcome back Strut!

[Captain Scarlet]

So much for the protesters, I wonder if they booed during the launch (pulls sideways expression)

[t walker]

Meh. Don't worry about the protesters. The mission is underway now and safely beyond Lunar orbit. Thats what really matters.

Thanks everyone who cleared up my MRO misunderstanding.

I would now trust the Atlas 5 with any payload. I think it has really proven itself as a launch vehicle and it along with the Ariane 5 is now my favorite type of launcher, replacing the Saturn 5.

Will anything else happen with NH between now and Jupiter?

[strut]

Thanks, Chris, I understand from some discussions this week that there is a new simulator ride coming to the visitors center at KSC. I could see a steel framework in the air, I think it is located right beside the ET and SRB tank display. Is there any information about when it is susposed to complete ?
Robert

[Jamie Young]

strut - 20/1/2006  9:29 PM

Thanks, Chris, I understand from some discussions this week that there is a new simulator ride coming to the visitors center at KSC. I could see a steel framework in the air, I think it is located right beside the ET and SRB tank display. Is there any information about when it is susposed to complete ?
Robert

Now that's worth starting a new thread about maybe?

[Rocket Nut]

Chris Bergin - 19/1/2006  1:41 PM

Here we go again. Range now no go due to cloud ceiling.

I was down at the river to watch the launch.  SpaceCat was there with me.  I spent a lot of time watching the NASA long wing Canberra circling to take pictures of the launch.  They appeared to be at 60,000 feet or so.  Every time there was a delay, they had to recompute their orbit to arrive at the appropriate point for taking the photos.  If they were indeed at 60k, in full pressure suits, it must have been a serious disappointment to the crew...geez, another delay...more computations...been there, done that...

Cheers,

Larry