It was a sight to behold for thousands of residents who watched the launch from their backyards, the Inlet parking lot in Ocean City and Assateague Island. The clear nighttime conditions provided ideal viewing conditions for the launch of the Antares rocket, which is taking more than 5,000 pounds of supplies and experiments to the International Space Station.
While the visuals were impressive, it’s the technology and science behind it that should be celebrated, and according to witnesses rounds of applause could be heard at most of the large gathering areas for Monday’s launch.
Moving forward and ahead after last year’s forced explosion of a similar rocket was critical for Wallops Island’s future, which looks bright on a number of fronts, including economic development in the forms of professional jobs. That will in turn support all sectors of society, including real estate and associated industries as well as retail, education and health care.
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I never cared for Mikulski's politics but I have to admit she has really pushed for funding of Wallops Island over the years.
ReplyDeleteWe are lucky to have Wallops Is on the Shore!
ReplyDeleteAll them jobs needs one of them colege degrees.
ReplyDeleteRussian rockets with many Russian workers I guess it's good.
ReplyDeleteShe sould have focused on maryland, whe have plenty issues, nothing against wolaps.
ReplyDeletewin win for all.
ReplyDeleteNo, not for all.
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