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This space cadet will be ready. Seeing one of these launches is something I've always wanted to do.
Posted by: Larry Esser | April 28, 2011 8:30 AM
I was able to see a previous Minotaur launch from Penn Ave in DC, right in front of the White House. The con trail came up over what is now the W hotel.
FR: I watched a Wallops launch from my front window in Cockeysville, and another from Fells Point. I also was at Wallops in 1995 for a failed Conestoga orbital attempt. They blew the rocket up about a minute after ignition. Pretty amazing.
Posted by: davidjden | April 28, 2011 10:27 AM
Thanks for the advanced notice, Frank!
http://www.satelliteonthenet.co.uk/index.php/launch-schedule claims a launch date of May 30, and also mentions another launch on December 14.
FR: There's virtually no chance of a May launch, according to Wallops officials. There is a Taurus 2 orbital launch expected in the fall. If things go well, they may squeeze in two this year, I'm told. The Taurus 2 rockets are almost twice the size of Minotaur.
Posted by: Chris Smolinski | April 28, 2011 5:56 PM