Launch schedule off Web

[Mountainman]

Source: Santa Maria Times

Citing security concerns, the Air Force has yanked its unclassified launch schedule from a Web site, a move that baffles secrecy opponents and some space hobbyists alike.

The Web site, operated by the Western Range, suddenly disappeared earlier this year. Instead of upcoming missions with rocket pictures and a paragraph of information, the site says simply, "This page is temporarily unavailable."

"Although the launches aren't classified, we still must weigh operational security concerns when determining what and how much information to make available and when to make it available," Capt. Todd Fleming, Vandenberg Air Force Base's public affairs chief, said in response to written questions. "We are currently evaluating the security risks with providing such easy and early public access to launch information."


Read more: http://www.santamariatimes.com/articles/2005/03/13/news/local/news01.txt

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I use to go to watch the launches. There are ususally demonstators present, especially for the anti missle defence launches. Maybe they don't want demonstrations anymore. Last Sunday was the 50th anniversary of the first demonstration at Vandenberg.

[flashl]

1. K&R nt

[SpiralHawk]

2. Commander AWOL will have Big Weenies for His Precious Self and Mc*