LAUNCH ALERT Brian Webb
[email protected] www.spacearchive.info 2017 October 8 (Sunday) 10:14 PDT
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MONDAY VANDENBERG LAUNCH
A Falcon 9 rocket carrying a commercial payload is scheduled for
launch from south Vandenberg AFB tomorrow morning at 05:37 PDT.
Following lift-off, the rocket will climb vertically for several
seconds before it begins a gradual turn and heads south. If the launch
is successful, the Falcon 9 will place several Iridium NEXT
communications satellites into orbit.
Weather permitting, the launch could be visible as far away as San
Francisco, Mammoth, Needles, and San Diego, Calif.
People in very quiet locations in coastal Santa Barbara and Ventura
Counties and the western Santa Monica mountains may hear a distant,
muffled rumble or perhaps a sonic boom from the launch some time
between T+4 and T+12 minutes.
Some launch enthusiasts may be planning gather to watch the event from
west of Lompoc near highway 246 (west Ocean Avenue) and Union Sugar
Road. However, since this area is near the coast, there is a
possibility the liftoff will be hidden by low clouds or fog.
Regardless of where you plan to go to view the launch, allow yourself
enough time to get there well before liftoff. After you arrive, be
aware of your surroundings and possible hazards such as traffic.
For launch status and countdown information, go to:
www.spaceflightnow.com www.spacex.comFor information on viewing Vandenberg rocket and missile launches, go
to:
www.spacearchive.info/vafbview.htmThe Internet countdown feed may be delayed by several seconds. Rather
than relying on the feed for launch cueing, use a GPS receiver or
another source to obtain the exact time. You can also set your watch
to the exact time from the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (
www.nist.gov).
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