joe@dayton.UUCP (Joseph P. Larson) (02/08/90)
There's a shuttle launch scheduled for 2-22. Can anyone tell me how I find out what *time* it's scheduled for? How about other pertinant data, like where to go to view it, etc. Drop me a line, if you could. -Joe -- UUCP: rutgers!dayton!joe (Picts 1-16 are DHDSC - Joe Larson/MIS 1060 ATT : (612) 375-3537 now ready.) 700 on the Mall, Mpls, Mn. 55402
henry@utzoo.uucp (Henry Spencer) (02/09/90)
In article <7226@dayton.UUCP> joe@dayton.UUCP (Joseph P. Larson) writes: >There's a shuttle launch scheduled for 2-22. Can anyone tell me how I >find out what *time* it's scheduled for? ... Basically, you can't, at least not officially. It's a military mission, and that information is classified. -- SVR4: every feature you ever | Henry Spencer at U of Toronto Zoology wanted, and plenty you didn't.| uunet!attcan!utzoo!henry henry@zoo.toronto.edu
mskucherawy@crocus.waterloo.edu (Murray S. Kucherawy) (02/09/90)
In article <7226@dayton.UUCP> joe@dayton.UUCP (Joseph P. Larson) writes: > >There's a shuttle launch scheduled for 2-22. Can anyone tell me how I >find out what *time* it's scheduled for? How about other pertinant >data, like where to go to view it, etc. It's a military mission, so that information is restricted. The best you can do is watch Peter Yee's NASA Headline News/Shuttle Status postings for further information as the 22nd draws nearer. =========================== Murray S. Kucherawy ============================ E-Mail: mskucherawy@{ watmath | dahlia | crocus | trillium }.waterloo.edu Faculty of Mathematics (Comp Sci), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario Gamesmaster/Postmaster, UW Computer Science Club (mkuch@watcsc.waterloo.edu) System Manager, VAX/VMS Network, Board of Education, London, Ontario
smb@ulysses.att.com (Steven M. Bellovin) (02/09/90)
In article <20693@watdragon.waterloo.edu>, mskucherawy@crocus.waterloo.edu (Murray S. Kucherawy) writes: } In article <7226@dayton.UUCP> joe@dayton.UUCP (Joseph P. Larson) writes: } > } >There's a shuttle launch scheduled for 2-22. Can anyone tell me how I } >find out what *time* it's scheduled for? How about other pertinant } >data, like where to go to view it, etc. } } It's a military mission, so that information is restricted. The best you } can do is watch Peter Yee's NASA Headline News/Shuttle Status postings } for further information as the 22nd draws nearer. In fact, a good newspaper will be better, as they'll publish the leaked information -- which NASA won't do.
friedl@mtndew.UUCP (Steve Friedl) (02/11/90)
Henry Spencer writes: > It's a military mission, and that information [launch time] is classified. I have been wondering about this. I certainly expect that they won't tell us what they are launching, but what are the concerns about saying when the launch will be? Are there specific security issues here or is it the general approach of tell 'em nothing even if it buys no additional security? Steve -- Stephen J. Friedl, KA8CMY / Software Consultant / Tustin, CA / 3B2-kind-of-guy +1 714 544 6561 voice / friedl@vsi.com / {uunet,attmail}!mtndew!friedl "Winning the Balridge Quality Award is as easy as falling off a horse." - me
henry@utzoo.uucp (Henry Spencer) (02/12/90)
In article <338@mtndew.UUCP> friedl@mtndew.UUCP (Steve Friedl) writes: >> It's a military mission, and that information [launch time] is classified. > >I have been wondering about this. I certainly expect that they won't >tell us what they are launching, but what are the concerns about saying >when the launch will be? Are there specific security issues here or is >it the general approach of tell 'em nothing even if it buys no additional >security? I think it's a combination of a feebleminded attempt to hide what orbit the thing will be in, a feebleminded attempt at extra security against hypothetical sabotage, and the general tell-em-nothing mindset. -- SVR4: every feature you ever | Henry Spencer at U of Toronto Zoology wanted, and plenty you didn't.| uunet!attcan!utzoo!henry henry@zoo.toronto.edu
thomas@mvac23.UUCP (Thomas Lapp) (02/12/90)
> I have been wondering about this. I certainly expect that they won't > tell us what they are launching, but what are the concerns about saying > when the launch will be? Are there specific security issues here or is > it the general approach of tell 'em nothing even if it buys no additional > security? I was under the impression that the reason the launch time was kept classified was so that the "enemy" couldn't have all their "fishing" trawlers in place and ready at launch time. Launch time, along with trajectory may also tell where the payload will be placed in orbit. I think a minor reason for classifying was that "the less you tell 'em the better". - tom -- internet : mvac23!thomas@udel.edu or thomas%mvac23@udel.edu uucp : {ucbvax,mcvax,psuvax1,uunet}!udel!mvac23!thomas Europe Bitnet: THOMAS1@GRATHUN1 Location: Newark, DE, USA Quote : Virtual Address eXtension. Is that like a 9-digit zip code? -- The UUCP Mailer
henry@utzoo.uucp (Henry Spencer) (02/12/90)
In article <171.UUL1.3#5131@mvac23.UUCP> thomas@mvac23.UUCP (Thomas Lapp) writes: >I was under the impression that the reason the launch time was kept >classified was so that the "enemy" couldn't have all their "fishing" >trawlers in place and ready at launch time... Trouble is, they've only got something like a four-hour window to fill, and it's not hard to have the snoops in place for that long. Especially since anyone with binoculars can give you advance warning, because some of the crucial events are quite noticeable. (Removal of the "LOX beanie" on the external tank means "launch imminent", and main-engine ignition gives you several seconds of warning before the SRBs fire.) -- SVR4: every feature you ever | Henry Spencer at U of Toronto Zoology wanted, and plenty you didn't.| uunet!attcan!utzoo!henry henry@zoo.toronto.edu
phil@delta.eecs.nwu.edu (William LeFebvre) (02/12/90)
In article <1990Feb12.052438.28647@utzoo.uucp> henry@utzoo.uucp (Henry Spencer) writes: >...Especially >since anyone with binoculars can give you advance warning, because some >of the crucial events are quite noticeable. (Removal of the "LOX beanie" >on the external tank means "launch imminent", and main-engine ignition >gives you several seconds of warning before the SRBs fire.) Unnecessary to even watch for that, since the PAO (Public Affairs Office/r) tells the world when the count comes out of the 5 minute hold. William LeFebvre Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Northwestern University <phil@eecs.nwu.edu>
harley@gofer.enet.dec.com (John H. Privitera) (02/13/90)
This is probably a Real Dumb Question, but will WA3NAN be rebroadcasting any shuttle transmissions for this mission? John H. Privitera "All opinions expressed or implied harley@gofer.enet.dec.com or implied are mine, and you know ...!decwrl!gofer.enet!harley what they say about opinions..."