Re: Launch sequence of events?

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From: keith farmer;S10000
Date: Sat, 07 Nov 1992 23:49

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>Shuttle launches now use a "direct ascent" trajectory, no OMS-1 burn is
>performed.  The time and duration of the OMS2 burn is a bit dependant 
>on the height and inclination of the target orbit, I believe; however,
>with no OMS-1 burn, I think the OMS-2 burn is closer to 2 minutes in 
>duration.  I'm sure someone will tell us ... ;-}
>-- 
>Mike Heney                |   Senior Systems Analyst and     |  Reach for the
>mheney@access.digex.com   |  Space Activist / Entrepreneur   |  Stars, eh?
>Kensington, MD (near DC)  |     * Will Work for Money *      |

Does this invalidate the Space Shuttle Operator's Manual?

Keith

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