View Single Post
  #3  
Old June 19th 04, 08:43 PM
Casey Wilson
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default


"Shiver Me Timbers" wrote in message
...
Casey Wilson wrote:


A satellite feed of footage from the launch will be available on Monday,


Will any of the earthbound TV outlets be carrying the event live.

ABC, NBC, etc.


As far as I can tell, only CNN has made that statement affirmatively.
When I get back from the media briefing tomorrow [as late as 7PM PST] I'll
update that, if of course, I can get any information. I'm sure there will be
some splashes and sound bytes.
The release altitude is planned for 50,000 feet. We'll be able to see
the rocket trail with binoculars. Takes a whopping lens to see anything of
detail. I'm not going to waste the energy to take my Celestron-8. I'm sure
the trackers at Edwards AFB will be following it, but their images probably
won't be available unless one or more of the media have been smart enough to
think about it and negotiate with the USAF.