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FUSE

Launch Reports

    FUSE is in Orbit!!!!

    The official launch date for FUSE was June 24, 1999 11:44 a.m. EDT!



Florida Today Launch Log, including countdown and early mission reports! by Justin Ray.

(How could we compete with this kind of coverage? Just link above for all the details! A local copy, text only, is available HERE in case the above link is unavailable.)

Florida Today's Space Today page summarizing FUSE-related events. (Includes numerous pictures of launch and satellite preparations.)

Also see Astronomy Now site including QuickTime video of Launch!

Or, watch the FUSE launch movie in RealVideo format.
(Download the RealVideo Player.)

Special FUSE Launch Day Presentation Pages

PICTURES!

FUSE Launch Pictures Page!
FUSE JHU Launch Day Photo Album! and FUSE KSC Launch Day Photo Album!

And by popular demand... the FUSE Launch Day Song!

Relevant e-mail: 
Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 14:25:59 -0300
Subject: from Warren Moos - Congratulations!!!

Dear FUSE Team,

Congratulations on a job well done!

WE HAVE A SATELLITE!!!

Warren Moos

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