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Rocket launch at a LUNAR launch at Moffett Field
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Edited NASA image of the launch of an Atlas V rocket carrying Perseverance to Mars with an expected landing of February of 2021.
Original caption: A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Thursday, July 30, 2020, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Perseverance rover is part of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program, a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the Red Planet. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
Green heron preparing to launch in search of fish at Mud Lake. The launch was successful and resulted in a tasty snack. Happy end for one, not so much for the other.
A United Launch Alliance Delta II rockets lifts off on it's 153rd mission since being introduced in 1989, from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The workhorse lifted NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Satellite into orbit to study the Earth's soil moisture every 2-3 days over the next three years.
The whole Shuttle launch layout comprises of the launchpad/crawler-transporter, control tower, spectators section and hangar.
Part of the Space Shuttle launch layout by Alex Fong.
Displayed by the Perth Adult Lego Society at Astrofest 2012.
Minuteman III launch at 01:01AM, 2 Apr 08, from Vandenberg AFB, seen from my backyard. This exposure was about 201 seconds- note the star trails.
GOES-R lifted off at 6:42 p.m. EST on November 19, 2016 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 41, aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket. GOES-R is the first of four satellites to be launched for NOAA in a new and advanced series of spacecraft. Once in geostationary orbit, it will be known as GOES-16.
Credit: ULA
Learn more about GOES-R at www.goes-r.gov
The SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon capsule lift off from launch complex 40 on a supply mission to the International Space Station. The history making launch is the first of its kind for a commercial rocket traveling to the International Space Station.
The rehearsal involved everyone working on the Swarm launch, including the mission control teams at ESOC, the launch campaign teams at Plesetsk, Eurockot, the ground tracking stations at Kiruna and Svalbard and representatives from the satellites' manufacturer.
Credit: ESA/F. Diekmann
7th October 2019. IAPI SMASH well-being programme launch in Venue 35 (formally La Stampa). Photo: Aidan Oliver
The SMASH programme will provide 24/7 support on mental well-being. This employment assistance programme (EAP) will also provide financial and legal advice, career coaching and parenting support services to our highly skilled workforce.
IAPI is delighted to be bringing this programme to our members thanks to the patronage of TABS (The Advertising Benevolent Society).
“TABS has been working behind the scenes of the industry for over 60 years helping those who have fallen on hard times but we feel it is time to be more visible and relevant to a younger cohort of the workforce. We’re delighted with the prominence that IAPI is giving this programme and believe it will be of huge benefit to their members as they look to support and nurture the extraordinary talent in the industry.” Allen Kiernan, Financial Director, BBDO Dublin and Board Member, TABS.
Mental health challenges are on the increase and the World Health Organisation predicts that depression will be the leading global burden of disease by 2030. Ireland ranks in the top 10 countries worldwide in relation to numbers of the population affected by anxiety disorders (WHO, 2017) with depression, anxiety and stress being the most common difficulties.
Armed with this information and with the knowledge that our industry is already one of the most stressful to work in, TABS recognise that instead of shying away from this fact, we need to face it head-on and do something about it. The vast majority of those under 30 in the industry are not aware of the support TABS provides and given that they represent 47% of the workforce, this needed to be addressed. TABS now sponsor the SMASH programme for all IAPI members.
The programme is being managed by Spectrum Health, who were chosen by TABS after a comprehensive search for the best partner.
The launch will take place in Venue 35 (formally La Stampa) with doors open from 5.30pm. The launch will kick off with a keynote speech from Niall Breslin at 6pm.
Niall Breslin AKA Bressie is an award-winning musician, former Westmeath Gaelic footballer, former Leinster Rugby under 21 player, a mental health advocate and a best selling author. He is a passionate speaker and campaigner leading a new kind of conversation around mental health.
Following Niall's talk, three advertising professionals will share their own personal stories relating to their experiences of maintaining and developing their own well-being.
Launch of IWMF mobile security app, Reporta. Event hosted by International Women's Media Foundation at the Newseum on Friday, October 2, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tony Powell)
Launch-Entry Suit
Space Shuttle
The Launch-Entry Suit was a partial-pressure suit worn by Space Shuttle astronauts to protect against loss of cabin pressure during ascent and descent. Introduced after the 1986 Challenger accident, it was used until the late 1990s, when the full pressure Advanced Crew Escape Suit was phased out.
Informally called the "pumpkin suit" for its bright color, it pressurized at 3.2 pounds per square inch, and the inflated internal bladder exerted mechanical pressure on the crewmember's body. The helmet visor and neck dam were pressure seals, but the gloves were not; they connected to the suit by a tube and needle valve. The Launch-Entry Suit included an integrated "g-suit" to prevent blood from pooling in the lower body during reentry. The vest-like harness worn over the suit contained a parachute, breathing air tank, and survival gear for an emergency bail-out.
This suit was never worn in space. The gloves, boots and harness were worn in training or flight. All launch-entry helmets are still in use in NASA's inventory of flight gear.
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The lobby of this hotel resembles some scene in sci-fiction, the launching vault for spaceship, ready to open the top for a space mission.
ARM Southern Great Plains staff assist participants in the 2015 - 2016 Full-Column Greenhouse Gas Sampling (FCGGS) field campaign in launching a balloon with the AirCore sampling system. Measurements from these balloons will provide key constraints for remote sensing measurements obtained from ground- and space-based instrument platforms and will be used to quantify vertical atmospheric profiles up to 30 kilometers.
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We woke up at 5am two mornings in a row to watch the hot air balloons launch into the sky. The first day was a bust, I think the winds were too high and the launch was cancelled. Luckily, the second day the hot air balloons were given the green light to set sail. It was great being able to walk up close to all the hot air balloons as they were being set up...sometimes I got close enough to feel the blast of the flame giving the hot air to the balloons.
Photo from the Launch DFW Happy Hour held on Oct 16, 2014 at The Common Desk (@thecommondesk). For additional photos from the event see: Launch DFW Oct 2014 Flickr Photo Set .
Photo (cc). If using photo, please credit: Photo courtesy Grant Wickes.
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Photo taken with iPhone 5s
Picture by Grant Wickes owner of Wickpoint Management Services and Principal for Growth Acceleration Partners.
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Minuteman II Mission Procedures Training Facility at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. This trainer was operational from 1966 through 1991.
On November 12, 2012, we launched Change into the world. This lovely milestone was celebrated by dismantling Dan's facial hair.
A United Launch Alliance Delta II rockets lifts off on it's 153rd mission since being introduced in 1989, from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The workhorse lifted NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Satellite into orbit to study the Earth's soil moisture every 2-3 days over the next three years.
Launch of a Delta IV rocket from SLC-37 in Cape Canaveral, carrying the WGS-6 satellite for the Air Force (mission overview). The photos were taking from about 9 miles away.
We weren't able to find a radio station broadcasting the countdown, so we had no idea when exactly it was launching. Turns out it launched right at the start of the launch window. We had just parked, and managed to only miss the very beginning of it.
Jack O'Connor launched the new edition of Young Connolly by Sean Cronin at The Workers' Party new offices at 24a/25 Hill Street, Dublin 1.
Watching Space shuttle launches is not really my thing but when my friend Paul Aughey set the trip up, how could I pass on going to Florida. The day before the launch, they predicted a 30% chance of a successful launch because of a tropical weather system passing through the area. Paul found a viewing access about seven miles to the north in Mosquito Lagoon (appropriately named I might add). Hundreds if not thousands of fellow kayakers and canoers lined the channel under the watchful eye of the U.S. Coast Guard. I have to admit I got kinda teary-eyed when the thing took off. I think the coolest thing was about 90 seconds after it took off this incredible thunderous roar reached us. It sounded and vibrated like heavy thunder but it lasted for minutes. It was amazing. Too bad my longest lens was on a 300 mm.
Launched a model rocket at Clint's mate's place today (they're back for the weekend). We launched it twice, but it takes off so fast I only managed to capture this one photo with the rocket actually in the frame!
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The fifth and final orbiter ever built for the NASA Space Shuttle program, Endeavour (OV-105) was also the most technologically advanced vehicle in the fleet when she first entered into service in 1992. Improvements included better avionics, inertial measurement units, general purpose computers, and tactical air navigation systems superior to those found on any other shuttle at the the time.
Authorized by Congress in August 1987 as a replacement for the Space Shuttle Challenger, Endeavour was constructed in just under 4 years for approximately $1.7 billion. Her maiden voyage was on May 7, 1992 as part of the STS-49 mission.
Endeavour was scheduled to be the final orbiter to ever fly on a regular mission (STS-134) in the NASA Space Shuttle Program, but with the passing of a 2011 appropriations bill authorizing the conversion of STS-335 to STS-135, one last mission, flown by Atlantis, was approved.
STS-134 was commanded by Captain Mark E. Kelly with Gregory H. Johnson piloting Endeavour. Michael Fincke, Roberto Vittori, Andrew J. Feustel, and Gregory Chamitoff were all Mission Specialists.
The mission's total liftoff weight was measured at 2,052,443 kg (4,524,863 lb), with a payload that included the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer 2, ExPRESS Logistics Carrier 3, GLACIER Freezer Module, and Orbiter Boom Sensor System. Endeavour also carried four Department of Defense payloads: MAUI, SEITI, RAMBO-2, and SIMPLEX.
At liftoff, Endeavour generated 5.255 MN (1,181,400 lbf) of thrust, burning 4,990 kg (11,000 lb) of fuel per second. She reached orbit 8 minutes and 26 seconds later, traveling 27,650 km/h (17,180 mph), roughly equivalent to March 23 at sea level.
STS-134 was the final flight of Endeavour, and lasted 15 days, 17 hours, 38 minutes, and 51 seconds. During this time, the orbiter traveled 10,477,185 km (6,510,221 mi). At the end of its service, Endeavour had flown 25 missions, spent 296 days, 3 hours, 34 minutes, and 2 seconds in space, completed 4,671 orbits, and traveled 197,761,262 km (122,883,151 mi).
Although the youngest of the five Space Shuttles, Endeavour holds the most notable milestones, including delivery of the first U.S. component to the International Space Station (STS-188), the flight of the first African-American woman in space (STS-47), the first ever three-man EVA (STS-49), and the mission that saved the Hubble Space Telescope (STS-61).
Viewed from the apex of the recently completed (2011) Max Brewer bridge in Titusville, Florida. At close to 30 m (100 ft) above the water, and 18.2 km (11.3 mi) away from Launch Complex 39, the bridge is widely considered the best location from which the general public can view a launch for free.
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An ad inside the pages of the May 1959 Meccano Magazine announced the arrival of the Kitmaster range of 00-gauge polystyrene models. These proved very popular with railway modellers, not only for the fine detail of the kits but also for their suitability for customisation.
The kit of the ex-Lancashire & Yorkshire 0-4-0ST “Pug” oozed character. The original was constructed in some numbers between 1886 and 1910, serving in the docks throughout the L&Y system, including Liverpool, Fleetwood and Goole. Redundant Pugs found second lives in industry, and final member of the class survived in British Railways service until 1964. It was immediately bought for preservation, becoming the first locomotive to arrive on the infant Keighley & Worth Valley Railway in 1965. A second example was preserved after industrial service.
Rosebud was originally a manufacturer of dolls, based in Raunds, Northamptonshire. Venturing into model railway kits broadened the market base, and the Kitmaster range expanded fast. But the company hit financial problems that forced it to sell the Kitmaster marketing rights and moulds to Airfix in 1962. The L&Y Pug was relaunched under the Airfix label in 1964, as did some nine of the other Kitmaster models throughout the 1960s.
Airfix in turn was liquidated in 1982. The L&Y Pug lived on however, latterly under the Dapol label after the Welsh company gained the moulds.
The Supra Launch 21v is known for producing big air under even novice riders. The walls of wakes this Supra produces give beginning to intermediate shredders the momentum they need to get up and over aerial moves. Thanks to the customizable rider profiles housed in Supra’s VISION dash, wake riding sets can be tailored to individual skills with extreme precision. Wake shape, size and boat speed can all be programed to preference. The Launch 21V offers all of this wake performance without forgetting about what’s on the inside. Deep supportive seating frames a boat load of storage to accommodate as many as 14 and their gear on the lake. A huge insulated ice chest complimented by oversized cup holders adds to the 21V’s accommodation. Take into account the new standard Clarion-Polk Audio Sound System, customizable seating like the extended observer’s leanback and the choice of bow configurations with the walkthrough Sunsport and playpen Launch series models. The 21V is not just about accommodation but a truly individual experience.
Overall Length w/o Platform: 21'4"
Overall Length w/ Platform: 23'
Overall Length w/ Platform & Trailer: 25' 3"
Width (Beam): 99"
Overall Width w/ Trailer: 102"
Draft: 25"
Weight - Boat only: 3800 lbs
Weight - Boat and Trailer: 4900 lbs
Capacity - Passenger: 14
Capacity - Weight: 1950 lbs
Capacity - Fuel: 50 gals
Capacity - Ballast: 1450 lbs
Engine - Electronic Fuel Injection: 330 HP 5.7 L MPI w/ CAT
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd at the launch.
Greater Manchester is taking a stand against child sexual exploitation with a groundbreaking new campaign.
Greater Manchester Police, Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd, health organisations, the ten local authorities and the voluntary sector are working together to target perpetrators and to educate young people and their carers on the warning signs of child sexual exploitation and how to get help.
Today (Friday 19 September), a new website has been launched – www.itsnotokay.co.uk – which contains information for children, young people, parents, carers and professionals on how to spot the signs of child sex exploitation and what to do about it.
The launch of the It’s Not Okay campaign follows a week of action across Greater Manchester to tackle child sex exploitation; a week which consisted of education and empowerment of young people, but also the detection and disruption of CSE-related activity, which saw three warrants executed and 19 arrests made across the seven days.
High visibility patrols have taken place in Manchester City Centre and surrounding areas, with over two thousand children spoken to by specially trained officers. During these approaches the young people were advised about CSE and keeping themselves safe. Those who were identified as being vulnerable were taken to their home or a place of safety.
The rest of the week saw a number of inputs with professionals in the hospitality sector and other industries, as well as multi-agency visits to 'premises of interest' across Greater Manchester such as pubs, off licenses and takeaways.
A series of school visits and educational lessons have also taken place, with a mixture of officer inputs and a viewing of award-winning and thought-provoking CSE production ‘Somebody’s Sister, Somebody’s Daughter’ by GW Theatre.
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd is also writing to every high school and college in Greater Manchester to make them aware of the campaign and urge them to act if they are worried about a young person.
Assistant Chief Constable Dawn Copley said:
“Tackling the sexual exploitation of children and young people is an absolute priority for Greater Manchester Police and its partners. Protecting children is everyone’s responsibility and it is crucial that we work together to identify and prosecute individuals who prey on vulnerable children.
“Historically mistakes have been made; however, we are more determined than ever to get it right. It is crucial that the children of Greater Manchester understand what child sexual exploitation is, to recognise when this happening to them, and that it is NOT okay. We want children to know that they will be believed and that we will do everything in our power to protect and help them.
“I want to reassure our communities that we have, and will continue to hunt out offenders who prey on some of the most vulnerable in our society and urge anyone with any information or concerns to come to us - we will take action."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said:
“Child sexual exploitation is a scourge on our communities and we all have a responsibility to protect our children and young people. Despite the recent media coverage around this issue it is still a hidden problem and it’s common sense for all agencies to work together with communities to eradicate it.
“By raising awareness and educating people about the warning signs of child sex exploitation we can encourage people to speak out and all play a part in keeping our children safe.”
Mike Livingstone, Chair of Manchester Safeguarding Partnership, said:
"This is a massively important issue and we shouldn't be afraid to talk about it. Child sexual exploitation is child abuse and it ruins lives.
"Children at risk don't recognise local authority boundaries and abusers often deliberately manipulate these - so it's vital that we work together across local authority areas to tackle it.
“Through Project Phoenix we're determined to do everything we can at a regional level to educate, prevent, and ultimately protect young people from this most serious form of child abuse."
Gary Murray, Crimestoppers North West Regional Manager, said:
“The independent charity Crimestoppers are delighted to support this campaign. Each year we receive over 2,000 pieces of information with regard to sexual offences and we would encourage anyone with information to contact the charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
For more information on child sexual exploitation and who to contact if you have any concerns that a young person you know may be a victim of child sexual exploitation visit www.itsnotokay.co.uk.
You can also report it to Greater Manchester Police by calling 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. If someone is in immediate danger, dial 999.
This 22.5-foot wake boat welcomes as many as 13 with versatile seating, comfort and wake sport performance. The Launch 22V interior brings resilient multi-textured Syntec NANO Block vinyls together with the durability of exclusive Gore Tenara thread. Triple density foam construction makes the interior as cushy as it is beautiful. Supra has made the high-traffic path from the lounge to the swim step worry-free with a fiberglass seat step and transom walkacross. The wakes are multi-discipline and pro caliber. Control your curl and your ramps with cockpit switching or a Touch of the VISION. As fun to drive as it is to ride, the 22V slices through rough water with flat precise turns. High and slow speed maneuvers are almost as impressive as you will look pulling them off. Playpen or walk-through bow, the Launch and Sunsport 22V will fit your wake boating lifestyle.
Overall Length w/o Platform: 22' 6"
Overall Length w/ Platform: 24' 11"
Overall Length w/ Platform & Trailer: 26' 9"
Width (Beam): 100"
Overall Width w/ Trailer: 102"
Draft: 25"
Weight - Boat only: 3,800 lbs
Weight - Boat and Trailer: 5,100 lbs
Capacity - Passenger: 13
Capacity - Weight: 1,900 lbs
Capacity - Fuel: 50 gals
Capacity - Ballast: 1,950 lbs
Engine - Electronic Fuel Injection: 345 HP V-8
Images taken on Gaia launch day at ESA/ESOC, 19 December 2013. Team photos taken 18 December during final pre-launch briefing. Credit: ESA/J. Mai
The Launch 22v is the perfect combination of size, refinement and performance. This 22.5-foot wakeboard boat welcomes a crew of 15 with room for gear and an interior geared toward luxurious accommodation. Completely redesigned for 2012, the 22V interior brings together intricate sections of multi-textured Syntec Nanoblock vinyls with the durability of exclusive Gore Tenara thread. Triple density foam construction makes the Launch interior as comfortable as it is eye-catching. Supra has made the high-traffic path from the lounge to the swim step worry-free with a newly tooled rear seat step and transom walk-over covered in SeaDeck no-slip padding. The wakes are pro caliber and controllable with cockpit switch or the VISION dash, but the 22V is as much about the drive as it is the ride. Slicing through rough water with flat precise turns, the 22V is exhilarating to drive. The high and slow speed maneuvers are almost as impressive as you will look pulling them off. Available with a walk-through bow as a Sunsport or with the Launch playpen, the 22V captures your water sports boating lifestyle.
Overall Length w/o Platform: 22'6"
Overall Length w/ Platform: 24'6"
Overall Length w/ Platform & Trailer: 26' 4"
Width (Beam): 100"
Overall Width w/ Trailer: 102"
Draft: 25"
Weight - Boat only: 3900 lbs
Weight - Boat and Trailer: 5000 lbs
Capacity - Passenger: 15
Capacity - Weight: 2,100 lbs
Capacity - Fuel: 50 gals
Capacity - Ballast: 1450 lbs
Engine - Electronic Fuel Injection: 330 HP 5.7 L MPI w/ CAT