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# 8 09-10-2012 , 06:08 PM
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Yeah I doubt it will be tomorrow. They'd have to use the backup balloon and weather is predicted to be worse. But better safe then sorry.

I wish they would post the launch checklist though. As it's boring to watch the feed and not know what is going on. I know many would not have a clue but the engineer in me would like to be informed.

There were a number of factors that borked the launch today, winds, and then a radio malfunction, that delayed the start of balloon inflation which caused them to miss a small window of opportunity to launch. But the balloon and helium are expensive so they cannot be blamed for being cautious.

looking forward to seeing the revised countdown clock.


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