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I recieved this post earlier this evening from the Shuttle mailing list. 

Jari

>KSC Release No. 29 - 98
>
>SNOE LAUNCH FROM VANDENBERG AFB, CA., POSTPONED 24-HOURS
>
>	Launch of the Student Nitric Oxide Explorer (SNOE) from Vandenberg Air
>Force Base (VAFB), CA, earlier set for late tonight, has been delayed at
>least 24-hours. Due to recent weather conditions in California, the
>required range support and personnel necessary to conduct a launch
>attempt from VAFB are not available tonight.
>
>	SNOE will be launched into orbit by a Pegasus XL rocket built by
>Orbital Sciences Corp., Dulles, VA. A Lockheed L-1011 aircraft will
>carry the Pegasus to an altitude of 39,000 feet over the Pacific Ocean
>prior to its release.
>
>	Payload test team managers earlier today reported that the Pegasus
>fairing, despite the severe weather, sustained no moisture intrusion and
>the SNOE payload was in good health.
>
>On Thursday, Feb. 5, the aircraft is scheduled to depart from VAFB at
>about 10 p.m. PST, with the drop planned for about 11:04 p.m. PST.
>
>	Weather for tomorrow's launch attempt is not expected to be favorable,
>but should improve by Friday. 
>

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