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Britain's famous Sycamore Gap tree is gone. 2 men accused of cutting it down are going on trial
Read full article: Britain's famous Sycamore Gap tree is gone. 2 men accused of cutting it down are going on trialWhen local residents and admirers learned the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in northern England had been cut down last year, they wanted to know why and who could have committed such a senseless act.
3 South Africa navy personnel die after swept off a submarine deck. 4 soldiers killed in road crash
Read full article: 3 South Africa navy personnel die after swept off a submarine deck. 4 soldiers killed in road crashThree South African navy personnel have died and a senior officer is in critical condition after seven crew members of a submarine were swept off its deck and out to sea by big waves.
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Weather forecasting for a rocket launch: Its much more difficult than you might think
Read full article: Weather forecasting for a rocket launch: Its much more difficult than you might thinkThe weather criteria that must be satisfied for a go to launch is insane, and is constantly updated. LightningDo not launch for 30 minutes after lightning is observed within 10 nautical miles of the launch pad or the flight path, unless specified conditions can be met. Downrange weatherDo not launch if downrange weather indicates a violation of limits at splashdown in case of Dragon launch escape. Do not launch if downrange weather shows a high probability of violating limits at splashdown in case of Dragon launch escape. Notice that the forecast is for much more than at and near the launch pad itself.