Californiaman Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Vandenberg just launched a Delta II rocket. It was cool. On top of it was a COSMO SkyMed 4 radar earth imaging satellite. We watched it rise into an oily black sky as it soared into the heavens. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnD2VUo16PQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Powered by the new Firebird X no less...!!! :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Very cool! Seeing launches is a lot of fun, although being IN one would be a lot funner (he he he). My favorite is a nightime shuttle launch. No more of those unfortunately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 What about the missile launch off the coast of California? Whodunnit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 There was another thread about that one must have gotten zapped................... You just want to see the anchorwoman again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 They've traced the vapor trail back towards Arizona.. Anyone seen Neo lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 There was another thread about that one must have gotten zapped................... Yeah, what happened to my post? I didn't do anything wrong. I posted it. Went away for a couple hours and came back and it was gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 I didn't find the step mom part of it offensive. I did see that and new it was just you being you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 went the other way with that really sweet looking Step Mom possibility........ I think the latter is what happened. We, including myself jumped on your bandwagon in getting her as a step mother for your kids. Next thing I know the thread was gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 They've traced the vapor trail back towards Arizona. Wasn't me. I got nothing anywhere near that big . . . and I woulda hit my target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I saw this thread and the man purse thread go poof. I heard on the news last night (I live close to there - not as close as Californiaman) that it was just an airplane vapor trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 OK, I just checked the upcoming Vandenberg Launch Schedule and we're in for a couple of real nice launches. On or around December 6, depending on the weather, will be a GBI launch. That's a Ground-Based Interceptor. This will be more of a ballistic trajectory. Then on or around January 11 a Delta IV Heavy is scheduled to launch from what we affectionately call "Slick 6" a US National Reconnaissance Satellite. That vehicle will be in a geocentric orbit over a small Arizona compound near the Phoenix area. :-" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky scott 29 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I told them guys not to use more than 50 M-80's at once... But did they listen, nooo..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Wasn't me. I got nothing anywhere near that big . . . and I woulda hit my target. [biggrin] Hit the target my @ss... Washington's northeast of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 One news report said it was going northeast. Yeah, I haven't seen the original KCBS video that started it all. The speed would be everything as an indicator, as a jet barely appears to move at altitudes to produce contrails. A rocket goes, well, like a rocket. Seen a couple launches myself. One in New Mexico several years ago was done just before dawn. Here in Phoenix, as the sun came up, it looked scary as hell. I was at work that morning, and the local radio was quick to say it was a planned launch from White Sands. As a pilot, I've seen lotsa contrails. Had my eye on the sky since I was in diapers. I can see how people would think this one's a missile. And yes, I rarely miss. Point of pride for me, I'm rarely challenged by anybody I shoot rifles with - open sights. Decent with a handgun, easily qualified for permits over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Well, let's not confuse this post with what happened Monday afternoon off the coast. This O.P. was about a rocket that took off from Vandenberg. I love the power and the fury of a launch. I'm going to see if my Uncle, USAF retired, can get me on to the base for the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 At least you'll KNOW where it's coming from! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 And I can say for reasonably sure when to expect a launch. They are always good, family fun—even if it only lasts a few minutes. And the night launches are always nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenKen Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Relax boys, just an airplane mixed with a little hysteria. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 I have proof otherwise. A source close to me said it was the N. Koreans. Just kidding. It wasn't just an airplane. It was an airplane with some serious contrails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 All I can say for certain is that if it was a jet, the engines were mounted on the fuselage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I have proof otherwise. A source close to me said it was the N. Koreans. Just kidding. It wasn't just an airplane. It was an airplane with some serious contrails. Contrail to popular belief, the truth is out there.....My theory ??? It was Joan Jett... :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 It was The Flying Burrito Brothers going Eight Miles High... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 All I can say is... I'm glad this thread has nothing to do with Whitesnake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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