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The following individuals are our Grand Prize Winners. They will each receive a SIRTF program package comprising a mission poster, decal and fact sheet:

Launch Director Question Board Winners:
Lenora from Lakeland
Juan Rodriguez from Gijon

Mission Science Question Board Winners:
Blake from Hollywood
Andy from Grangemouth

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SIRTF: Space Infrared Telescope Facility

SIRTF: Preparing for Launch

Program Host:
Cris Guidi

Event date: Friday, August 22, 2003
Program began: 3:00 p.m. EDT

Program: Join us for NASA Direct! live coverage of the SIRTF mission following the pre-launch briefing from the Kennedy Space Center. Highlights include a live weather update on launch conditions, an update on the Delta 2 Heavy pre-launch activities.

Special Guest:
Joel Tumbiolo
Launch Weather Officer and Chief Weather Forecaster

Overview: Weather Officer Joel Tumbiolo gives us an update on the launch day forecast, and what conditions are needed for a safe launch.
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Special Guest:
Omar Baez
NASA Launch Manager

Overview: Launch Director Omar Baez gives us the latest on how the Delta 2 Heavy team is preparing for SIRTF's launch. He will also answer your questions on the launch vehicle.
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Michelle Thaller, Education and Outreach Project Manager

Special Guest:
Michelle Thaller
Education and Public Outreach Program Manager

Overview: Michelle Thaller is SIRTF's Education and Public Outreach Program Manager. She will give us an overview of the potential scientific implications from the observatory. She will also answer your questions on the science of the project.
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Curator: Lynda Warnock
NASA Official: Dennis Armstrong
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Last Updated: September 2, 2003