RE: Re:sts99 launch

From: Penny Fischer (govega@monmouth.com)
Date: Fri Jan 14 2000 - 17:12:17 PST

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    A short interjection--
    
    I can vouch that launches "come up the coast".  I've seen them naked eye
    before, and yes, that has been when they are docking with Mir.  FWIW, I live
    in New Jersey and shuttle launches here at that inclination are visible
    about six minutes after launch. Even if it's daytime-- if it's near
    twilight, you can still view the launch... especially in binoculars.
    
    Happy sat-passing!
    
    Penny Fischer
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    > -----Original Message-----
    > From: Dale Ireland [mailto:direland@drdale.com]
    > Sent: Friday, January 14, 2000 7:11 PM
    > To: SeeSat-L@blackadder.lmsal.com
    > Subject: Re: Re:sts99 launch
    >
    >
    > 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.
    > >
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