Thursday, June 18, 2009

Launch Day 5:00 PM

A lightning storm is passing nearby as of 5 PM, too close to allow launch. Launch control has decided to bypass the first two launch windows and shoot for the last window (5:32) of the day. The constraint is that no lightning strikes can occur within a 10-mile radius for the previous 30 minutes. Choosing 5:32 gives us the best chance for liftoff today.

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