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Title: Delta IV rocket launches from Vandenberg
Post by: DLR Pyro on January 20, 2011, 03:47:40 PM: The launch took place about 45 minutes ago. This was the first time a rocket this size has ever launched from the West Coast. I could see the exhaust trail in Orange County (175 miles away) a few minutes after the launch.
Delta IV launch (http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/state&id=7909988)
Title: Re: Delta IV rocket launches from Vandenberg
Post by: DefiantSix on January 21, 2011, 05:55:40 PM: :ohnoes: :ohnoes: :ohnoes: They lofted the kinetic strike weapon into orbit. WE'RE DOOOOOOOOOOOOMED!!!!!! DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMED, I TELL YOU!!!!!!!eleventyoneeleventyoneone111!!
Title: Re: Delta IV rocket launches from Vandenberg
Post by: IassaFTots on January 21, 2011, 07:26:18 PM: Very cool. Skyrockets in flight.
Title: Re: Delta IV rocket launches from Vandenberg
Post by: thundley4 on January 22, 2011, 12:31:54 AM: Quote from: IassaFTots on January 21, 2011, 07:26:18 PM
Very cool. Skyrockets in flight.

Afternoon delight!
Title: Re: Delta IV rocket launches from Vandenberg
Post by: IassaFTots on January 22, 2011, 07:24:50 AM: Quote from: thundley4 on January 22, 2011, 12:31:54 AM
Afternoon delight!

Well, I will admit that was what was playing in my head when I typed that. However, I think the launch was pretty cool too.
Title: Re: Delta IV rocket launches from Vandenberg
Post by: DLR Pyro on January 22, 2011, 10:08:19 AM: From what I read, over $100 million was spent prepping the launch pad for this rocket and there are more launches planned in the future. I will be taking a day off the next launch and making a trip to the area to watch.
Title: Re: Delta IV rocket launches from Vandenberg
Post by: IassaFTots on January 22, 2011, 06:38:54 PM: Quote from: DLR Pyro on January 22, 2011, 10:08:19 AM
From what I read, over $100 million was spent prepping the launch pad for this rocket and there are more launches planned in the future. I will be taking a day off the next launch and making a trip to the area to watch.

It is definitely something you should see. I was fortunate to see a shuttle launch back in the 80's.
Title: Re: Delta IV rocket launches from Vandenberg
Post by: Thor on January 23, 2011, 01:08:15 PM: Tots, Afternoon Delight was popular back when I graduated high school...... You're simply too young for that song.
Title: Re: Delta IV rocket launches from Vandenberg
Post by: DLR Pyro on January 23, 2011, 01:10:48 PM: Quote from: IassaFTots on January 22, 2011, 06:38:54 PM
It is definitely something you should see. I was fortunate to see a shuttle launch back in the 80's.
My wife and I were able to see a shuttle launch last April while we were visiting Disney World. It was the highlight of the trip for me. I just saw the other day in the news that NASA has added an additional shuttle flight this year.
Title: Re: Delta IV rocket launches from Vandenberg
Post by: IassaFTots on January 23, 2011, 08:25:32 PM: Quote from: Thor on January 23, 2011, 01:08:15 PM
Tots, Afternoon Delight was popular back when I graduated high school...... You're simply too young for that song.

Thank you. I owe you a beer. :cheersmate:

Unfortunately, I can sing that song word for word.
Title: Re: Delta IV rocket launches from Vandenberg
Post by: IassaFTots on January 23, 2011, 08:26:37 PM: Quote from: DLR Pyro on January 23, 2011, 01:10:48 PM
My wife and I were able to see a shuttle launch last April while we were visiting Disney World. It was the highlight of the trip for me. I just saw the other day in the news that NASA has added an additional shuttle flight this year.

That sure is something, huh? Worth every minute of standing around and waiting to see it.