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CORRECTION Please note: We sent two e-mails earlier today, both in error regarding the launch window. This e-mail includes the correct launch window information. Please accept our apologies for any confusion. The launch window is planned for 11:30 PM EDT (June 24, 2019) through 3:30 AM EDT (June 25, 2019).
To find your local time we suggest using this website. |
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June 23, 2019
Hello,
I’m writing with our final pre launch email update for all who are following the Celestis Heritage Flight - the 16th Celestis Memorial Spaceflight Service.
With the successful Falcon Heavy first stage engine test conducted on historic Kennedy Space Center Pad 39 A on June 19, the last major pre launch technical milestone is complete - clearing the way for the for an anticipated launch of the OTB satellite, which houses the flight capsules of the Heritage Flight, as part of the Air Force STP 2 mission. The launch window - the time during which the launch may occur - is now planned for 11:30 pm EDT (June 24) through 3:30 am (June 25), a four hour period.
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Celestis Memorial Service We plan to webcast our pre launch memorial service, beginning at 4:00 pm EDT on Monday, June 24 on the Celestis YouTube Channel
Launch Coverage Several platforms will be offering a live webcast of the launch including: NASA will begin at 11:00 pm Eastern/10:00 pm Central/3:00 am GMT. Also available on NASA's YouTube channel. SpaceX will begin at approximately 11:15 pm Eastern
The Smithsonian Channel will be covering the launch via their social media platforms, including:
Finally, be sure to monitor all Celestis social media platforms - Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for up to date coverage of the activities of the Heritage Flight for pre launch, launch, and post launch coverage of the Heritage Flight.
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Thank you for your interest in the Celestis Heritage Flight, and for those who have friends or loved ones on the flight, but have not been able to travel to Florida, we especially offer thanks and hope that the above coverage opportunities will provide you with ample opportunities to celebrate and remember those onboard.
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Sincerely, Charles M. Chafer Co-founder & CEO Celestis, Inc. |
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