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To: Mr. Adrenaline who wrote (3857)	6/24/1998 2:46:00 PM
From: Valueman	Respond to of 10852

It is a launch vehicle problem. Also, the sats need their batteries recharged after sitting on the launch pad for a few days. They must then be taken off the launch vehicle, charged, and replaced. Thus, the delay stems from fixing the launch vehicle and recharging the small sats.

To: Mr. Adrenaline who wrote (3857)	6/24/1998 2:51:00 PM
From: Ok2Launch	Respond to of 10852

Launch July 1 Flatoday now is reporting that the Zenit launch has been tentatively rescheduled for 1:48 am EDT on July 1. Readware heard that the problem was a position sensor on the rocket that was at fault.Why it would take so long to change a sensor is a mystery. Maybe the part has to be sent from the Ukraine by camel caravan.

To: Mr. Adrenaline who wrote (3857)	6/24/1998 6:22:00 PM
From: JMD	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 10852

Mr. A, welcome back! For some crazy reason, all I can think of is Dr. Strangelove. I mean back in the Cold War days, we were all running around paralyzed with fear that the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. were poised to fry the globe with simultaneous missle launches. Now I can envision Peter Sellers in the War Room hitting the master control panel switch and achieving. . . . .nothing! Meanwhile the Russian launches also go poofo due to motor sensor control failure, or whatever. What do you think would have happened next-- maybe cut the cards for global planetary control? Okay, I know you guys get it right at the end of the day and it's gratifying to know that at least WWIII couldn't possibly have started punctually. Best regards, Mike Doyle