[Launch Alert] Wednesday Minuteman III Launch

[Launch Alert]

                             LAUNCH ALERT
 				  
                              Brian Webb
                     Ventura County, California
                  launch-alert-editor at earthlink.net
                        www.spacearchive.info
		       
                                   2011 June 20 (Monday) 20:36 PDT
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                   WEDNESDAY MINUTEMAN III LAUNCH

As mentioned previously, a Minuteman III ICBM is scheduled for launch
from north Vandenberg AFB on the morning of June 22 between 03:01 and
09:01 PDT.

In past Minuteman III launches from Vandenberg, the Air Force has
tried to launch at the instant the launch window opens. However, a
launch can be delayed by problems at Vandenberg or downrange and can
happen at any time during the six hour window.

If Wednesday's launch occurs before dawn, the view may be hindered
somewhat by the Moon, which will be 60% illuminated. The biggest
problem for many observers will probably be the presence of early
morning low clouds along the coast. For a clear view near the coast,
you will probably have to find a viewing location 3,000 feet or higher
above sea level.

An article on the launch was recently published in the Santa Maria
Times. Go to:

  http://www.santamariatimes.com/news/local/military/vandenberg
        /article_cb9cb62e-9a3b-11e0-9c08-001cc4c002e0.html

For information on Vandenberg launch viewing (including a Minuteman
III visibility plot), go to:

  www.spacearchive.info/vafbview.htm

For information on photographing Vandenberg launches, go to:

  www.spacearchive.info/vafbphoto.htm

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