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Launch Schedule from the website. Note that a heavy is scheduled for Dec 7. DEC 3 10:31:47 -11:01 Falcon 9 SLC-4E Vehicle will launch several satellites as part of the SSO-A mission. The Falcon will probably fly a north-to-south trajectory. If the sky is clear, the bright orange flame from the rocket's first stage may be visible to the unaided eye as far away as King City, Delano, Simi Valley, and coastal Los Angeles County. DEC 7 Unknown Delta IV Heavy SLC-6 Vehicle will launch the NROL-71 payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office DEC 30 08:38 Falcon 9 SLC-4E...

Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2002 September 26 Rocket Trail at Sunset Credit: James W. Young ( TMO, JPL, NASA) Used With Permission Explanation: Bright light from a setting Sun and pale glow from a rising Moon both contribute to this stunning picture of a rocket exhaust trail twisting and drifting in the evening sky. Looking west, the digital telephoto view was recorded from Table Mountain Observatory near Wrightwood California, USA on September...