Satellite link for SpaceShipOne event

Taxi out is at 0630 Pacific time, expect approx 1 hour climb to
altitude. Then they light the candle.

From the Scaled Composites website (www.scaled.com) launch related FAQ'a
Q: What date and time will the launch take place?
A: The launch is planned for June 21, 2004. We plan for very early in
the morning. Currently we are planning to taxi out for takeoff at 6:30
a.m P.D.T.

Dave

Shiver Me Timbers wrote:
Casey Wilson wrote:


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.


Thanks for the update Casey.

It will be quite the Father's Day to say the least.

I wonder if anyone thought of asking Walter Cronkite to be in
attendance.

One last thing.... What time is it scheduled to happen.

Please and thank you.