Re: Saw kill vehicle target engines; 24323 GPS 2-27 r1

From: Robin R. Wier (rwier@cris.com)
Date: Tue Jan 18 2000 - 18:54:45 PST

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    Mark,
Kudos, bummer from Phoenix.
Robin

Mark A. Hanning-Lee wrote:
> 
> Observed the kill vehicle test. I think that on this occasion the target
> was launched from Vandenberg & the attempted kill vehicle from the
> Pacific.
> 
> >From Tustin in Orange County, at 18:23 saw the rocket engines burning as
> a bright light at about mag -9? Azimuth near 280 degrees & about 20 deg
> elevation. When this finished, I could see the remaining cloud shining a
> blue-white of reflected sunlight for a few minutes. Observation hampered
> by bright moonlight & intervening clouds. Attempted photos, will see how
> they look.
> 
> I assume that the kill was attempted after engine shut-off ;-).
> 
> Earlier I'd seen 24323 GPS 2-27 r1 on schedule.
> 
> Best, Mark
> 
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