Read up on the payloads while you're waiting:http://www.spacedev.com/press_more_info.php?id=242http://microsatellitefreeflyer.arc.nasa.gov/presat.htmlhttp://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/smallsats/nanosaild.htmlSimon
Latest hi res image they've sent out:
If they've had problems, they won't be letting anyone know. They sure didn't on the first Falcon 9 test which nearly became a massive failure.
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 08/02/2008 07:47 pmLatest hi res image they've sent out:I still find it odd that there are trees within 10-15 meters of the launch pad.
Quote from: Lee Jay on 08/02/2008 07:56 pmQuote from: Chris Bergin on 08/02/2008 07:47 pmLatest hi res image they've sent out:I still find it odd that there are trees within 10-15 meters of the launch pad.Is there a reason why they should cut them down? Trees in that environment aren't likely to catch fire and may make a decent windbreak for pad workers and the rocket.