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| 09 Mar 1999 | NASA press release (03/08/99): here . See news at: CNN story . Pictures of launch here . |
| 05 Mar 1999 | Mission problems. See news at: Florida Today and NASA and NASA Press Release. |
| 04 Mar 1999 | Vent is open, temperatures nominal. Successful launch. WIRE is in orbit. See current launch status. See news at: Florida Today. |
| 03 Mar 1999 | Rocket and spacecraft ok for Thursday launch. Weather appears to be ok (tarmac must be dry to take off.) |
| 02 Mar 1999 | Launch set for Thursday at 7pm (PST). See news at: Florida Today. Also see: Vandenberg Launch Schedule . |
| 01 Mar 1999 | Launch has been aborted. L-1011 returning to Vandenberg with Pegasus/WIRE. Latest information at GSFC. Current launch information. See also: Florida Today and CNN . |
| 26 Feb 1999 | For details on the Pegasus drop location, see WIRE Launch Profile . More viewing information. |
| 25 Feb 1999 | WIRE integrated with the L1011 today. Instrument doing well. Hydrogen hold times are as predicted. As of today, weather looks okay for a March 1 launch. See the roll-out pictures . Here are comments on SoCal viewing . |
| 23 Feb 1999 | See today's WIRE press release . |
| 19 Feb 1999 | The cryostat is full of hydrogen! The fairing is on the rocket! WIRE cryogen ground hold test successful! See pictures . |
| 18 Feb 1999 | Take a look at the Vandenberg Air Force Base News Flashes and Launch Schedule . |
| 17 Feb 1999 | See the new WIRE model movie by Tom Jarrett at: wire_demo_new . |
| 16 Feb 1999 | Launch date set for March 2nd, with March 1st possible. Hydrogen fill in progress. Latest Information from GSFC. |
This is the website for NASA's Wide Field Infrared Explorer (WIRE). The primary purpose of WIRE is a four month infrared survey of the universe, focusing specifically on starburst galaxies and luminous protogalaxies. WIRE is scheduled for launch in March 1999 and its goal is to reveal the role of starburst galaxies in the evolution of the universe. WIRE is expected to detect at least 50,000 galaxies and to help us gain a better understanding of the early universe.
The WIRE Website has been divided into two separate sections to make it easier to find what you are looking for. The first section is designed for professional astronomers and engineers, or those who are familiar with astronomy and the terminology commonly used. The second section is for the beginning astronomer, or someone who is not as familiar with common astronomical terms and theory. Please select the appropriate section. You can always switch back if you choose the wrong one.
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