I watched it liftoff yesterdayon TVand it was impressive. However, it looked odd at liftoff. Something appeared odd, and I can say exactly what. Slow, cumbersome, at an odd angle immediately after ignition...
I read somewhere that it was a programmed maneuver to avoid damage to the launch pad.
12 posted on 10/29/2009 8:10:22 AM PDT by Moonman62
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