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garbageman Call Sign: Hubba Hubba Joined Jun 2001 Posts 16064 EE 100% (25) IL, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 7:29:42 AM EDT [#1] Didn't read all five pages, does NASA buy an insurance policy on the launch? If it lawn darts into the ocean all 5B dollars are just gone?
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AJE Do or do not. There is no "try" Joined Nov 2005 Posts 57336 EE 100% (76) OH, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 7:32:56 AM EDT [#2]
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Posted: 12/25/2021 7:34:06 AM EDT

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live feeds

NASA

James Webb Space Telescope Launch — Official NASA Broadcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nT7JGZMbtM

ArianeSpace

Flight VA256 – James Webb Space Telescope | Ariane 5 Launch | Arianespace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVzFaQAZc5M

https://youtu.be/pVzFaQAZc5M

NSF

Launch of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rARTOhbLDg

smokie Coonass Joined Feb 2008 Posts 18030 EE 100% (19) TX, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 7:39:42 AM EDT [#4] I'm stuck out here working offshore of the Yucatn, so I won't be able to stream the launch. I'd be grateful for any updates of how the launch goes! Crossing my fingers for a successful mission, we need to see what else is out there.
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johnspark Political Prisoner Joined May 2011 Posts 2132 EE 100% (1) GA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 7:44:10 AM EDT [#5] Good morning and Merry Christmas everyone. Praying for a successful launch and start to the mission today. It's going to be a great day!
	Let us toast our marshmallows in this Bonfire of the Inanities. Twitter was made for liberals. just as cliffs were made for lemmings. Don Surber

Sandguard Member Joined May 2001 Posts 4049 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:03:05 AM EDT [#6] Merry Christmas! Watching from work.
	"Good judgment comes from experience. Unfortunately, the experience usually comes from bad judgment."

JustinU235 Not great. Not terrible. Joined Mar 2005 Posts 8225 EE 100% (64) PA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:04:44 AM EDT [#7] Watching live, can't wait!

somaliskinnypirate Member Joined Dec 2012 Posts 8771 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:05:44 AM EDT [Last Edit: somaliskinnypirate] [#8] In for the 'we're going to end the live stream while we investigate and have more information to share' Edit : I'm really happy that everyone in the control center is wearing masks. Being extra safe at this point is like really really important
	....The Mods won't let me be..let me be me, so let me see... they tried to shut me down on G.D, but it feels so empty without me...

Dagger41 Member Joined Sep 2011 Posts 48418 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:10:33 AM EDT [#9] 10 minutes. Hope it all goes well . Merry Christmas !
	It's a strange, strange world we live in, Master Jack

Klee Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 12313 EE 100% (7) LA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:12:21 AM EDT [#10] Since the euro's are launching it we can blame them when something goes wrong?

Dagger41 Member Joined Sep 2011 Posts 48419 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:12:50 AM EDT [#11] Quote History Originally Posted By Klee: Since the euro's are launching it we can blame them when something goes wrong? View Quote Yes.
	It's a strange, strange world we live in, Master Jack

Klee Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 12314 EE 100% (7) LA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:18:59 AM EDT [#12] Less than two minutes.

Klee Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 12315 EE 100% (7) LA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:19:45 AM EDT [#13] One minute!

DCV_117 ARF call sign: Chicane Joined Jan 2013 Posts 17382 EE 100% (5) FL, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:21:15 AM EDT [#14] YEET!
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Chokey Ashli Babbitt - Patriot Joined Oct 2001 Posts 79065 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:21:20 AM EDT [#15] liftoff!

AJE Do or do not. There is no "try" Joined Nov 2005 Posts 57337 EE 100% (76) OH, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:21:26 AM EDT [#16] She's up
	“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a 10mm at your side, kid.”

Klee Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 12316 EE 100% (7) LA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:21:52 AM EDT [#17] Can't see shit with the damn clouds!!

AJE Do or do not. There is no "try" Joined Nov 2005 Posts 57338 EE 100% (76) OH, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:22:02 AM EDT [#18] Can't see shit now Now it's just animation from here?!
	“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a 10mm at your side, kid.”

somaliskinnypirate Member Joined Dec 2012 Posts 8772 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:22:14 AM EDT [#19] The lack of attached web cams is stunning
	....The Mods won't let me be..let me be me, so let me see... they tried to shut me down on G.D, but it feels so empty without me...

Klee Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 12317 EE 100% (7) LA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:22:36 AM EDT [#20] The one thing I love about SpaceX is all the onboard cameras.

Klee Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 12318 EE 100% (7) LA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:23:52 AM EDT [#21] That thing sure left like a bat out of hell.

Klee Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 12319 EE 100% (7) LA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:24:52 AM EDT [#22] Oh one onboard camera!

Mass-Length-Time D'oh boy Joined Mar 2008 Posts 2644 EE 0% (0) MD, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:25:18 AM EDT [Last Edit: Mass-Length-Time] [#23] Good launch, good ~~first stage~~ booster separation, good fairing separation. Nominal trajectory. Yay!

HeyCoach Arfcom callsign: ROCK HARD Joined May 2014 Posts 19465 EE 100% (12) AL, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:27:00 AM EDT [#24] 5,000 mph and still increasing its speed. Woah.
	My offensive line can beat your defensive line.

Clown_Gun Member Joined Mar 2007 Posts 7066 EE 100% (2) USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:27:42 AM EDT [#25] Congratulations on a successful launch! Can't wait to see the images this one produces.

SecretSquirell Member Joined Apr 2009 Posts 98065 EE 100% (29) USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:28:12 AM EDT [#26] DAMN CLOUDS!! I wanted to see that bitch leaving the atmosphere.
	God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars

Ciraxis Member Joined Dec 2008 Posts 31871 EE 100% (1) NY, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:28:34 AM EDT [#27] I honestly expected this to get delayed again. Glad its going smooth. I agree that they need to take notes from spacex, more cameras!

Mech2007 Coherent Ramblings Joined Nov 2007 Posts 129114 EE 100% (3) NY, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:28:46 AM EDT [#28] Quote History Originally Posted By garbageman: Didn't read all five pages, does NASA buy an insurance policy on the launch? If it lawn darts into the ocean all 5B dollars are just gone? View Quote I believe it's taken out by whoever is handling the launch, rather than NASA itself, but yes they do.
	I wasn't expecting you so soon. Usually I have to say "drunken half-wit" three times before you show up.

johnspark Political Prisoner Joined May 2011 Posts 2133 EE 100% (1) GA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:29:53 AM EDT [#29] Main engine cutoff and separation! Telemetry confirmed!
	Let us toast our marshmallows in this Bonfire of the Inanities. Twitter was made for liberals. just as cliffs were made for lemmings. Don Surber

Klee Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 12320 EE 100% (7) LA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:29:56 AM EDT [#30] Upper stage fired.

Mech2007 Coherent Ramblings Joined Nov 2007 Posts 129115 EE 100% (3) NY, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:30:34 AM EDT [#31] Main stage shutdown and separation confirmed.
	I wasn't expecting you so soon. Usually I have to say "drunken half-wit" three times before you show up.

FrankSymptoms Veteran of the Third Battle of Tannhauser Gate. Joined Dec 2005 Posts 73563 EE 100% (6) ID, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:31:48 AM EDT [#32] Hi all, Main Engine cutoff &separation confirmed.
	"The Creator may be seen in all the works of his hands, but none so clearly in the wise economy of the honey bee." "Obviously natural selection is bunk. Why are there so many stupid people left?"

Klee Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 12321 EE 100% (7) LA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:32:08 AM EDT [#33] That woman is freaking hard to understand.

Schmigs Joined Oct 2010 Posts 2077 EE 0% (0) IRL	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:32:32 AM EDT [#34] A successful launch is a great Christmas present. I'm very excited for the future of this mission.

Birddog15 Member Joined Apr 2011 Posts 1458 EE 0% (0) NC, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:35:51 AM EDT [#35] Up, up and away. Well done.
	When being irresponsible becomes painful again, we might be able to make some progress in this country.

somaliskinnypirate Member Joined Dec 2012 Posts 8773 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:37:41 AM EDT [#36] Launch director's name is Jean Luc...how appropriate
	....The Mods won't let me be..let me be me, so let me see... they tried to shut me down on G.D, but it feels so empty without me...

AJE Do or do not. There is no "try" Joined Nov 2005 Posts 57339 EE 100% (76) OH, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:38:42 AM EDT [#37] Quote History Originally Posted By Klee: That woman is freaking hard to understand. View Quote Everyday Astronaught is also covering it Watch NASA & ESA launch the James Webb Space Telescope!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuyM-JZRCtM
	“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a 10mm at your side, kid.”

BLKVooDoo Ouch! Joined Sep 2017 Posts 18386 EE 100% (1) USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:38:57 AM EDT [#38] That was neat, but damn French Guiana for their damned rain forest climate!
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Got_Nukes Call sign: Tailstrike Joined Jan 2013 Posts 12538 EE 100% (2) ND, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:41:43 AM EDT [#39]
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Klee Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 12322 EE 100% (7) LA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:42:36 AM EDT [#40] Who is the hottie?

Klee Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 12323 EE 100% (7) LA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:44:05 AM EDT [#41] Quote History Originally Posted By AJE: Everyday Astronaught is also covering it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuyM-JZRCtM View Quote Thanks !!

FrankSymptoms Veteran of the Third Battle of Tannhauser Gate. Joined Dec 2005 Posts 73564 EE 100% (6) ID, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:46:09 AM EDT [#42] İt looks like the flight profile provides for an immediate for the L2 point, rather than taking a few orbits first, am İ right?
	"The Creator may be seen in all the works of his hands, but none so clearly in the wise economy of the honey bee." "Obviously natural selection is bunk. Why are there so many stupid people left?"

johnspark Political Prisoner Joined May 2011 Posts 2134 EE 100% (1) GA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:48:06 AM EDT [#43] Observatory separation complete! Fly Webb Fly!
	Let us toast our marshmallows in this Bonfire of the Inanities. Twitter was made for liberals. just as cliffs were made for lemmings. Don Surber

Klee Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 12324 EE 100% (7) LA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:48:26 AM EDT [#44] Separation of the observatory!!

Chokey Ashli Babbitt - Patriot Joined Oct 2001 Posts 79066 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:48:35 AM EDT [#45] separation!

Klee Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 12325 EE 100% (7) LA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:49:21 AM EDT [#46] Shitty onboard video.

Mech2007 Coherent Ramblings Joined Nov 2007 Posts 129116 EE 100% (3) NY, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:49:30 AM EDT [#47] Go Webb!!!
	I wasn't expecting you so soon. Usually I have to say "drunken half-wit" three times before you show up.

Intune FRONT TOWARD ENEMY... Joined Oct 2008 Posts 12537 EE 100% (3) TN, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:49:40 AM EDT [#48] Go Webb!
	OK, see you later, Redcoat…

SecretSquirell Member Joined Apr 2009 Posts 98069 EE 100% (29) USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:49:55 AM EDT [#49] Separation!!
	God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars

Klee Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 12326 EE 100% (7) LA, USA	Posted: 12/25/2021 8:50:30 AM EDT [#50] Solar array is extending. Earlier than planned?

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