[Launch Alert] Launch On Schedule

[Launch Alert]

                             LAUNCH ALERT
 				  
                              Brian Webb
                     Ventura County, California
                  launch-alert-editor at earthlink.net
                        www.spacearchive.info

                               2013 February 10 (Sunday) 20:16 PST
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                          LAUNCH ON SCHEDULE
                            by Brian Webb

Tomorrow's planned launch of an Atlas V rocket carrying the LDCM
spacecraft from Vandenberg AFB appears to be on schedule. Plans call
for the Atlas to lift off from Space Launch Complex 3 (SLC-3) at south
Vandenberg at 10:02 PST, the start of a launch window that extends
until 10:50 PST.

Since the launch pad is located on south Vandenberg, the preferred
viewing location would be a public road or park roughly 5 miles west
of the south end of Lompoc. Regardless of where you go to view the
launch, do not trespass, obey all instructions from military and
public safety personnel, and be aware of your surroundings and of any
potential hazards.

The most recent launch weather forecast calls for a 100% probability
of weather conditions within acceptable limits.

The weather forecast for 10:00 PST tomorrow for the area 5 miles west-
southwest of Lompoc is as follows:

  Cloud cover 13%
  Temperature 50 deg. F
  Wind from the northwest at 13

One possible launch viewing location is Providence Landing Park in
Lompoc (refer to the following news item).

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           LAUNCH VIEWING PARTY AT PROVIDENCE LANDING PARK
                    Vandenberg AFB Media Release
                           2013 February 7

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - The 30th Space Wing and NASA are
scheduled to host a launch viewing party at Providence Landing Park at
699 Mercury Avenue in Lompoc Monday at 8:30 a.m.

This event is in preparation for the launch of a United Launch
Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying a NASA payload from Space Launch
Complex-3 here between 10:02 and 10:50 a.m.

"We encourage locals to come on out, have some fun, and see a rocket
launch," said Larry Hill, 30th Space Wing's Community Relations chief.
"This is our chance to give back to the community for their support."

Mobility, the rock band from United States Air Force Band of the
Golden West, is scheduled to perform at 8:30 a.m.

Representatives from NASA, U.S. Geological Survey and 30th Space Wing
will be available to answer questions about the payload and the
launch.

All interested parties are asked to carpool, as limited parking is
only available at Calvary Baptist Church in Lompoc.

Admission is free for this event.

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