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[OT] Peacekeeper Launch from Vandenberg
I just saw the Peacekeeper launch from Vandenberg AFB (California).
Excellent view from San Jose - I've seen several launches from here, and this one was in the "very good" category. Bright yellow-orange exhaust, separation of the first stage clearly visible; after separation could trace the first stage boosters falling down for about 30 sec. The sight of couple of dozen million dollars evaporating is always impressive, :-) - Alex |
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[OT] Peacekeeper Launch from Vandenberg
"Alexander Avtanski" wrote in message
... I just saw the Peacekeeper launch from Vandenberg AFB (California). Excellent view from San Jose - I've seen several launches from here, and this one was in the "very good" category. Bright yellow-orange exhaust, separation of the first stage clearly visible; after separation could trace the first stage boosters falling down for about 30 sec. The sight of couple of dozen million dollars evaporating is always impressive, :-) - Alex Hi Alex, Observed same from Phoenix, AZ. Phone talked a "newbie" in the L.A. area to a successful observation. He saw the flame 20-30 sec's before me. I was disappointed, but then an orange yellow spot appeared, rising above the tree line. I followed it for 1-3 minutes (no watch or real sense of time). Faded out, followed by a flash(?) 5-10 seconds later. I thought I might have seen something more for another 2-3 minutes, but decided later it must have been a yellow star. This was my second successful observation from Phoenix, AZ, of a non twilight VAFB launch. I was using 15x70 binos resting on vehicle rear view mirror. Robin |
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[OT] Peacekeeper Launch from Vandenberg
I watched the launch from about 100 miles southeast of Vandenberg in the
Santa Monica Mountains. A beautiful launch. I clearly saw two of the three stage separations and was able to watch the third stage tumbling away for a long time. Mike Simmons |
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"Alexander Avtanski" wrote in message
... I just saw the Peacekeeper launch from Vandenberg AFB (California). Excellent view from San Jose - I've seen several launches from here, and this one was in the "very good" category. Bright yellow-orange exhaust, separation of the first stage clearly visible; after separation could trace the first stage boosters falling down for about 30 sec. The sight of couple of dozen million dollars evaporating is always impressive, :-) - Alex I saw one from 1 mile down range back in 1992. I worked on the Minuteman III and just so happened to be present for a Peacekeeper launch. Very impressive stuff and I remember it just as you described. The one cool thing I did get to see was the missile exit the launch tube and light the first stage because we had a downhill vantage point to the launch facility. Maybe I'll get to see another some day. :-) |
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On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 01:05:39 GMT, Chris S
wrote: I saw one from 1 mile down range back in 1992. I worked on the Minuteman III and just so happened to be present for a Peacekeeper launch. Very impressive stuff and I remember it just as you described. The one cool thing I did get to see was the missile exit the launch tube and light the first stage because we had a downhill vantage point to the launch facility. Maybe I'll get to see another some day. :-) There's a Minuteman III scheduled to launch Friday morning with a six-hour launch window opening at 1:01 AM. Mike Simmons |
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Mike Simmons wrote: On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 01:05:39 GMT, Chris S wrote: I saw one from 1 mile down range back in 1992. I worked on the Minuteman III and just so happened to be present for a Peacekeeper launch. Very impressive stuff and I remember it just as you described. The one cool thing I did get to see was the missile exit the launch tube and light the first stage because we had a downhill vantage point to the launch facility. Maybe I'll get to see another some day. :-) There's a Minuteman III scheduled to launch Friday morning with a six-hour launch window opening at 1:01 AM. PDT? |
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On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 07:23:45 GMT, Phil Wheeler wrote:
Mike Simmons wrote: On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 01:05:39 GMT, Chris S wrote: I saw one from 1 mile down range back in 1992. I worked on the Minuteman III and just so happened to be present for a Peacekeeper launch. Very impressive stuff and I remember it just as you described. The one cool thing I did get to see was the missile exit the launch tube and light the first stage because we had a downhill vantage point to the launch facility. Maybe I'll get to see another some day. :-) There's a Minuteman III scheduled to launch Friday morning with a six-hour launch window opening at 1:01 AM. PDT? Yes, PDT. Sorry 'bout that. For the latest publicly available information on the launch schedule and more on the launches, go to: http://www.spacearchive.info Mike Simmons |
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[OT] Peacekeeper Launch from Vandenberg
On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 07:23:45 GMT, Phil Wheeler wrote:
Mike Simmons wrote: On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 01:05:39 GMT, Chris S wrote: I saw one from 1 mile down range back in 1992. I worked on the Minuteman III and just so happened to be present for a Peacekeeper launch. Very impressive stuff and I remember it just as you described. The one cool thing I did get to see was the missile exit the launch tube and light the first stage because we had a downhill vantage point to the launch facility. Maybe I'll get to see another some day. :-) There's a Minuteman III scheduled to launch Friday morning with a six-hour launch window opening at 1:01 AM. PDT? Yes, PDT. Sorry 'bout that. For the latest publicly available information on the launch schedule and more on the launches, go to: http://www.spacearchive.info Mike Simmons |
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[OT] Peacekeeper Launch from Vandenberg
Mike Simmons wrote: On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 01:05:39 GMT, Chris S wrote: I saw one from 1 mile down range back in 1992. I worked on the Minuteman III and just so happened to be present for a Peacekeeper launch. Very impressive stuff and I remember it just as you described. The one cool thing I did get to see was the missile exit the launch tube and light the first stage because we had a downhill vantage point to the launch facility. Maybe I'll get to see another some day. :-) There's a Minuteman III scheduled to launch Friday morning with a six-hour launch window opening at 1:01 AM. PDT? |
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[OT] Peacekeeper Launch from Vandenberg
Chris S wrote:
"Alexander Avtanski" wrote in message ... I just saw the Peacekeeper launch from Vandenberg AFB (California). Excellent view from San Jose - I've seen several launches from here, and this one was in the "very good" category. Bright yellow-orange exhaust, separation of the first stage clearly visible; after separation could trace the first stage boosters falling down for about 30 sec. The sight of couple of dozen million dollars evaporating is always impressive, :-) - Alex I saw one from 1 mile down range back in 1992. I worked on the Minuteman III and just so happened to be present for a Peacekeeper launch. Very impressive stuff and I remember it just as you described. The one cool thing I did get to see was the missile exit the launch tube and light the first stage because we had a downhill vantage point to the launch facility. Maybe I'll get to see another some day. :-) Lets hope not in anger. shawn |
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