Opal Weekly Update -- September 10, 1999

1. Launch Date:  October 15, 1999
2. URGENT!  If you're interested in attending the launch, please email me   (jwc@stanford.edu).  It looks like only a few people will be able to get on base (and no foreign nationals).  However, it sounds like there is a public beach nearby that offers good viewing.  I'll be checking on this.    If anyone is interested in coordinating guests and visitors at the launch,  that would be great.
3. Vibe test of the MPA is happening next week.  Greg and I will be traveling to Weber to do post vibe testing on 9/17.
4. The MPA traveling from Utah to CA on 9/20.
5. Post shipping checkout can be done from 9/21 - 9/23.
6. Still trying to track down intial Opal keps.  When asked about them,  the Orbital guys replied, "We're rocket guys!  Keps, what keps?"  So, we'll have to work on them.