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GlobalFlyer Launched!

by Mr. Flight on February 8th, 2006

I just watched (in person) the GlobalFlyer leave the NASA Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida. Liftoff was at about 7:22 am. In chase was a Beechcraft Starship. It was incredible to actually be there and see it fly overhead! More photos to follow later today.

I also was able to record most of the ATC communications and I’ll post that later as well. Good luck Steve!

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