Blue alert for blastoff

Wade Whitlock, Aberdeen, MD — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:01:23 GMT

Ho Hum! BFD! So, maybe if these guys stop trying to out do the Russians under Korolev for saying nothing, coverage would be deserved. For the next while, let them scuttle around El Rancho Bezos unheralded. Put another way, ignore them and they will either be forth-coming or Bezos will get tired of playing Area 51. It is, after all a lonely game.

If "Blue Origin" is going to take 4 more years to hit the market, they had best have a hell of a product to overcome the marketshare lead of the Virgins.

Matter-antimatter pair creation is a much more cosmic and interesting topic. Seeing that it has been observed , at least by the effects on gamma emissions.

Blue alert for blastoff

Tony Rusi, Seattle WA — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:24:00 GMT

This notice to airmen is interesting in that it tells the press where they would have to be with an aircraft to get a picture of this rocket in action. All the test flights usually occur within an hour of dawn for minimum winds. I wonder how much a picture of the New Shepard in action is worth to an outfit like Aviation Week? Probably considerably more than the cost of an aircraft rental!

Blue alert for blastoff

Bean Family, McAllen, TX — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 23:31:38 GMT

To Tony Rusi and all enthusiasts...how about a challenging, early morning run up to the summits of El Capitan/Guadalupe Peak (only 8,749') in the Guadalupe National Park just north of the BO site. Having just done that last Friday, we can assure you that your unobstructed view (on a non-polluted day) easily extends to the mountains of Northern Mexico and to the the Franklins near El Paso. One word of caution: sometimes the winds at the summit are absolutely phenomenal requiring good personal anchorage and a sturdy tripod. Great climbing, great opportunity, and the best of luck from McAllen, TX.

Blue alert for blastoff

Alan Boyle — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 02:14:26 GMT

The notice has been amended so that it's in effect on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Air traffic controllers say they have no record of a test launch on Thursday, so there are two more days left in the opportunity.

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Alan Boyle — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 18:01:52 GMT

Controllers say the launch was scrubbed again for today (Friday), and they'll try again on Saturday. Reports from Van Horn, Texas, indicate that it was too cold to do the test on Thursday ... and that may have been the reason for today's scrub as well.

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Barry and Jan Freeman, Denison, Texas — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 18:49:07 GMT

It's with great sorrow for Mr. Kim's family that I'm sending this message. We know that he is with God in heaven and will be watching over his family from above. We are truly sorry and feel the family's grief at the loss of their husband, father and son. God bless each of you.

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billy bobby — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 02:57:06 GMT

yet another sucessful launch by blue origin today!