I don't believe that is true. Launch is along the same path as the orbital inclination. Engine burns don't change it that much, they control orbit altitude and eccentricity. Aborts rely on "aerodynamics" to get to the landing site. This launch is 57 degrees, even higher than a MIR or ISS mission and will go closer to the coast than those launches which can be seen all along the coast and new England. (this will be daylight however) if it goes to the north. Dale Ireland 47.7N 122.7W Astronomy Page http://www.drdale.com Comets, Satellites, Eclipses, Photography, Fabrications ----- Original Message ----- From: <DeHBeaver0@aol.com> To: <SeeSat-L@blackadder.lmsal.com> Sent: Friday, January 14, 2000 3:52 PM Subject: Re:sts99 launch > Im not sure about this one, and they dont post it at the KSC website. But > I'll ask around. > As far as I know, they never really 'come up the coast'. They take an East or > SE path, and then maneuver while on orbit using the OMS engines. Also, dont > forget, the shuttle must always be on track for its African abort site in > Morocco. > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > Unsubscribe from SeeSat-L by sending a message with 'unsubscribe' > in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@lists.satellite.eu.org > http://www2.satellite.eu.org/seesat/seesatindex.html > ----------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe from SeeSat-L by sending a message with 'unsubscribe' in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@lists.satellite.eu.org http://www2.satellite.eu.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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