Besides Atlantis landing today, DCX flight number 8 occured. I understand it landed a little too heavily. The Helios 1A spy satellite also took off from Korou a few hours ago (it was scheduled for 1623 UTC launch) on Ariane V75. Targetted for a 685 km high, 98 degree orbit. Video of the launch is on Bayern's 'Space Night' this evening, broadcast from Astra. -- Neil Clifford http://www.ipp-garching.mpg.de/~bdp/satintro.html <neil@eeyore.demon.co.uk>