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To: RightWhale

2127 GMT (4:27 p.m. EST)

There is no estimate on the duration of this additional delayed. Boeing has until 5:31 p.m. EST (2232 GMT) to get the Delta 4-Heavy rocket off the pad today.

2125 GMT (4:25 p.m. EST)

The countdown will remain holding at T-minus 5 minutes due to an alarm. Engineers need to check the situation before clocks can resume ticking. Liftoff will be delayed pasted 4:31 p.m. EST.


55 posted on 12/21/2004 1:30:03 PM PST by RightWhale (Destroy the dark; restore the light)
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To: RightWhale

2128 GMT (4:28 p.m. EST)

The problem involves a momentary loss of signal for Range Safety equipment. Officials want to understand that problem before proceeding with the launch today.


57 posted on 12/21/2004 1:35:31 PM PST by RightWhale (Destroy the dark; restore the light)
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