OT- Missile Launch @ 3:22-3:32am I hope

[NwG]

Well after 5 delays it looks like they are finaly going to get this thing off the ground...
look here for up to the minute updates.... be sure to click refresh often...

http://www.spaceflightnow.com/delta/d312/status.html

Delta II so it's a good one....

If they don't do it this time feel free to throw rocks at me :(
Nate D

[NwG]

everything looks go and they are "GO" at the launch site....

[NwG]

T-minus 20 minutes and counting. Clocks are ticking again after the planned 20-minute hold. The countdown will proceed to T-minus 4 minutes where the final hold is scheduled.

[NwG]

"Inhibited checks are now beginning for the Range Safety command destruct receivers that would be used in destroying the Delta rocket should the vehicle veer off course or malfunction during the launch."

Now that sounds like fun!!!!!

[NwG]

Now 12 minutes from launch. All systems remain "go."

[NwG]

T-minus 3 minutes, 45 seconds and counting. The Delta 2 rocket's systems are now transferring to internal power for launch. And the launch pad water system is being enabled.


Time to go outside and look towards Malibu!!!!!

[NwG]

Well the dusk launches are better when you can see the contrail all the way to space.. but that was kind of cool....
will update on future launches...
Nate D

[nicchick]

aww man, i didnt beleive you this time, so i went to sleep..lol