1:29:01
better understand the gIobaI water
cycIe here on earth.
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GPM wiII aIIow improvements in
predicting precipitation forecasts,
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and better predict fIood hazards.
1:29:13
We are not tracking any technicaI
probIems at this time.
1:29:16
AII systems are GO on the Iaunch vehicIe.
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Weather forecast is very good for today.
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Just a few minutes away from
Iaunching the GPM spacecraft.
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This spacecraft wiII give us information...
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... that wiII heIp us
better predict precipitation
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In addition, we can
better predict fIood hazards.
1:29:43
T minus 20 secs.
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T minus 15 secs.
1:30:04
T minus 10 9 8 7 6
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We have a GO for main engine start
1:30:14
3 2 booster ignition...
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.... and Lift-Off!!