George Diller: Coming up on 90 seconds, we're going to be committing to a launch. Launch Conductor (LC): And PLT, LC. Step 176, you're go to acquire launch heading. Pilot (PLT): LC, PLT, that's complete. LC: LC copies, check 176. George Diller: The fin batteries will be activated at launch minus 45 seconds. Coming up on a minute. PLT: L-minus one. Three, two, one, mark. LC: And LC copies, L-1, check 177. LPO, you're go to activate fin batteries, L-45 seconds. Launch team: Copy that. Fin battery activated on my mark. Three, two, one, mark. (Inaudible) George Diller: Checking the, checking the Pegasus flight control systems. Launch team: Three, two, one, mark. LC: LC is go for launch, PLT confirm. George Diller: T-15 seconds. PLT: PLT confirms, go for launch. LC: And PLT, you will drop on my mark. George Diller: Standing by now, for the drop command. In three... LC: Three, two, one, drop. George Diller: And Pegasus is away. And launch of the, launch of the Pegasus rocket with DART pursuing the limits of automated technology for rendezvous in space. Launch Team: Stage one motor pressure. Launch Team: Buses remain strong. Motor pressure nominal. Launch Team: Motor pressure nominal. Launch Team: The vehicle is now pitched at 35 degrees and traveling over 1500 miles per hour.
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April 15, 2005
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