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To: JP who wrote (1840)9/9/1998 2:46:00 PM
From: Ok2Launch  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 29987
 
Launch Profile . . .

Here is a summary of the launch profile, which I previously posted on the AOL board:
Liftoff
t=3.4 seconds

First Stage Separation
t= 2minutes 29 seconds
44 miles altitude
7,356 miles per hour

Nose Fairing Separation
t= 4min 36 sec
106 miles alt.
9,145 mph

Satellite Deployment
t= 18 minutes 17 seconds
572 miles alt.
16,559 mph
Satellites are released in groups of 4, two seconds apart
All sats released within a four second period




To: JP who wrote (1840)9/9/1998 2:50:00 PM
From: mmeggs  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 29987
 
It is hard to type while you are holding your breath, crossing your fingers, and on your knees praying all at the same time. <ggg>

(Re: Surprised the thread is so quiet.)



To: JP who wrote (1840)9/9/1998 4:34:00 PM
From: dougjn  Respond to of 29987
 
Second stage ignition is normal, first stage has seperated!


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