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RE: Aquarius/SAC-D Mission

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LIFTOFF of the Delta II rocket carrying the Aquarius/SAC-D observatory/satellite

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Delta II (VAFB) - Aquarius, June 10, 2011

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MECO

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All systems nominal

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The Delta 2 rocket with the SAC-D/Aquarius has successfully launched from the Vandenberg's Space Launch Complex 2.

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T minus 3 minutes and counting

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NASA's Aquarius Mission Special Feature

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A Delta 2 rocket and its Aquarius/SAC-D satellite were on track for liftoff early this morning from Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, officials said Thursday night.
Liftoff of the 12-story-tall rocket built by United Launch Alliance was planned between 14:20-14:25 GMT today, barring no last-minute troubles.
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NASA's Aquarius/Sac-D Launch Rescheduled

The launch of the international Aquarius/SAC-D mission is postponed 24 hours until Friday, June 10, from NASA's Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The 5-minute launch window opens at 10:20 a.m. EDT (7:20 a.m. PDT).
The new launch date will allow the launch team to complete additional review of an inconsistency found in the Delta II launch vehicle flight profile for wind conditions on the day of launch. These data are used to steer the Delta II through upper level winds. The weather forecast for June 10 shows a 100 percent chance of favourable weather conditions for the launch.
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