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Weather and other factors permitting, launch will be at about 3:38 AM Eastern. Meanwhile lots of good coverage and discussion. I know, when it comes to Space, I’m a nerd.

1 posted on 09/09/2024 9:09:29 PM PDT by House Atreides

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What a production! BS!

2 posted on 09/09/2024 9:34:40 PM PDT by mazz44 (http://knowledgeofhealth.com/why-animals-age-they-produce-less-vitamin-c-same-for-humans/)

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Thanks! Space nerd here too.

3 posted on 09/09/2024 9:39:53 PM PDT by grimalkin (Communism is the final logic of the dehumanization of man. -Fulton J. Sheen)

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Elon Musk is almost single handedly bringing us the future.

4 posted on 09/09/2024 9:44:53 PM PDT by DouglasKC

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I hope it’s able to take off this time. The delays have driven me nuts and it’s bound to be driving the crew even more nuts.

I’m glad it’s a night shot. They’re spectacular!

7 posted on 09/09/2024 10:04:22 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)

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T-Minus 1 hour PING....pending weather.

Live:
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=polarisdawn

10 posted on 09/10/2024 1:25:57 AM PDT by Drago

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What a beautiful sight as Polaris Dawn launched.

16 posted on 09/10/2024 2:40:22 AM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)

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Perfect launch, orbital insertion and booster retrieval.

This is a private flight, not sponsored by government. The first such endeavor in history.

18 posted on 09/10/2024 2:57:29 AM PDT by Blennos ( Byaasearepeat itnbelow.)

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I hope Musk did not buy Boeing thrusters.

19 posted on 09/10/2024 3:47:42 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“When exposing a crime is treated like a crime, you are being ruled by criminals” – Edward Snowd)

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I stayed up until they delayed the launch for like 2 1/2 hours. Up until that time I fought falling asleep. Then when they called a hold I said “ENOUGH”! and went to bed.

Not only did I miss the launch, but now I see that the space walks are going to take place in the wee hours as well. What the hell? I really lookedforward to seeing the launch live as well as the spacewalks! Is there some specific reason they’re doing all this while the U.S. is in bed?

21 posted on 09/10/2024 4:43:38 AM PDT by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)

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Saw this on my morning walk. Forgot it was happening.

23 posted on 09/10/2024 5:55:04 AM PDT by 3RIVRS

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At 06:01:13 / 06:17:17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP8fbz_sVfU

Nose cone opening. But slightly earlier portion of video shows space debris flying past in different directions.

24 posted on 09/10/2024 9:40:58 AM PDT by linMcHlp

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