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Gravity Probe-B flies
 The Boeing Delta 2 rocket launches with NASA's Gravity Probe-B spacecraft from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. (4min 16sec file)
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Umbilicals
 Umbilicals connecting the Delta rocket to the launch pad yank away as the vehicle lifts off. (175sec file)
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Tower view
 Liftoff as seen from a camera mounted on the mobile service tower next to the Delta 2 rocket. (26sec file)
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Back side
 A camera positioned on the back side of the Space Launch Complex-2 West provides this angle of liftoff. (19sec file)
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Separation!
 The Gravity Probe-B spacecraft is successfully deployed from the Delta rocket as seen by an onboard video camera. (2min 20sec file)
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Post-launch chat
 An interview with NASA launch manager Chuck Dovale following the successful deployment of Gravity Probe-B. (2min 20sec file)
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BY JUSTIN RAY
Follow the countdown and launch of the Boeing Delta 2 rocket with NASA's Gravity Probe-B spacecraft. Reload this page for the very latest on the mission.
Read our earlier status center coverage.
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