New Horizons Space Probe

[Irfan]

The first mission to Pluto. I have my name on the probe. It is expected to be launched this year. It's lauch vehicle is damaged by Hurricane Wilma. But no delays have been anncounced. It is to be laucned between 17 January and 3rd Febuary. I have my name on the probe! 8) I think i was one of 480,000 names. What you guys going to say before the launch window opens.
Launch Window Opens, Janaury 17.

http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/kscpao/images/thumbnails/05pd2647-t.jpg

[Irfan]

It is now launched and heading for Jupiter for a speed boost. The launch is awesome. 8) And launched by one of the most powerfull rocket known to mankind. The Atlas V 551, spaceprobe only 1000+LBS.
http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/detail.cfm?mediaid=27776

More pics here
http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/search.cfm?cat=137