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5-19-09 Minotaur 1 Rocket Launch

A Minotaur I rocket has blasted off from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
The rocket was launched from Wallops Flight Facility in Atlantic at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday. The launch was originally set for May 5 but the weather has not cooperated.
Scientists say the Minotaur I will deliver into orbit an 880-pound Air Force TacSet-3 satellite intended to give U.S. troops the upper hand in combat situations.
The satellite is designed to deliver battle imagery to U.S. troop commanders with much greater speed and detail.
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Guest 22-May-2009 02:49
Excellent! We were less than 180 miles south of Wallops Island and got a good view for where we live. Great imagery and narrative.
John
Corova, NC
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