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To: lindor

It should go dark at MECO (Main Engine CutOff) at T+ 8:23, so you may have a minute or less to see it.


196 posted on 12/09/2006 5:24:45 PM PST by tentmaker
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To: tentmaker

I will tape my eyelids open so I don't blink.


200 posted on 12/09/2006 5:27:06 PM PST by lindor
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To: tentmaker

Once the solid boosters, which burn bright, are jettisoned, the main engines aren't bright like the old kerosine fuel rockets. Hydrogen burns clear.


203 posted on 12/09/2006 5:27:53 PM PST by RightWhale (RTRA DLQS GSCW)
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