bajaguy
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Satellite Launch
If the weather permits, there will be a launch of a satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base California at approximately 8pm this evening.
Depending on your location in Baja and cloud cover you may be able to see the launch trail and possibly first stage separation.
Live coverage should start here at 7:59pm..... https://www.ulalaunch.com/missions/delta-iv-nrol-71
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John Harper
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Not a cloud in the sky here in Carlsbad. Awesome! Missed the last one.
Looks like a slight delay, launch now 8:20PM.
John
[Edited on 12-8-2018 by John Harper]
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John Harper
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Scrubbed the launch for tonight. Another try tomorrow.
John
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John Harper
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Looks like 8:05 PM tonight.
John
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Bubba
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Always a good view from my place if the skys are somewhat clear.
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https://ksby.com/news/local-news/2018/12/08/update-preparati...
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TedZark
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Will we be able to see it from Ensenada area?
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John Harper
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I think most launches are to the south, and the Delta 4 rocket is a pretty big one. If it's clear I would think so. Looks to be on schedule for
8:05.
NRO means it's a big spy satellite. Don't tell anyone.
John
[Edited on 12-9-2018 by John Harper]
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David K
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Ted, on a previous launch, Shari took photos of it in Asuncion. Naturally, each one is different but I suspect you will see it well.
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shari
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clear as a bell here in Asuncion tonight...the new moon is gorgeous and we look forward to a spectacular rocket sighting here tonight....if we can
stay awake...hahaha
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David K
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Delayed to 8:15 Pacific time.
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David K
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Launch scrubbed for tonight.
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