Rocket Launch Sunday

[tsqurd]

Antares rocket scheduled to launch from Wallops this Sunday about 8:03PM.

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/home

 

[46er]

On schedule, rocket is on the launch pad.

From the Press of Atlantic City;

The two-state Antares rocket developed by Orbital ATK and carrying a Cygnus cargo ship to the International Space Station is scheduled to launch at 8:03 p.m. Sunday evening, weather conditions permitting.

The NASA facility is about 80 miles south of Cape May, which gives most of South Jersey a good seat to view the launch. According to a report on Space.com, the rocket will be visible in South Jersey 60 to 90 seconds after launch and reach a maximum height about 15 to 20 degrees above the horizon. Those hoping to see the launch should look toward the south to southeast sky and have a clear view of the southern horizon.

 

[Teegate]

Make sure then that you go outside at 7:33 tonight to watch the Space Station and then watch the rocket launch a half hour later. A busy evening for sure!


Time: Sun Oct 16 7:33 PM, Visible: 4 min, Max Height: 59°, Appears: 10° above NW, Disappears: 40° above E

 

[rc911]

The launch of the Antares has been delayed almost 24 hours due to an equipment malfunction. The launch is now scheduled for Monday, Oct. 17 at 7:40 pm EDT.

 

[Teegate]

Thanks. Still remember the Space Station at 7:33.

 

[tsqurd]

Found this site pretty cool: http://iss.astroviewer.net

 

[Teegate]

Nice and clear tonight viewing it.

 

[Teegate]

Jessica spotted it and we were able to view it for about 5 seconds.

 

[PineBarrens Advocate]

Saw it as well...bright flash of light for a few seconds followed by slowly dimming red

 

[Menantico]

had a great view from my back deck on gandys beach, at one point it looked like it was coming right for us, then disappeared into the inky firmament.