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To: eyedigress
I sure hope they nail it on the first try. That would be Sweet.

In some ways it be would be better if it takes three. More opportunity for data acquisition. They might also experiment with slightly different launch and intercept parameters (until the IR seeker takes over -- might even be able to fine tune the programming in that).

63 posted on 02/20/2008 5:50:33 PM PST by steve86 (Acerbic by nature, not nurtureā„¢)
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To: steve86

While that makes logical sense, the chance to see Putin’s face on the first try would be priceless.


64 posted on 02/20/2008 5:55:58 PM PST by eyedigress
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TIME HACK: T - 90 min


65 posted on 02/20/2008 5:57:41 PM PST by Robe (Rome did not create a great empire by talking, they did it by killing all those who opposed them)
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