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From: thomas@mvac23.UUCP (Thomas Lapp)
Newsgroups: sci.space.shuttle
Subject: Re: Shuttle Launch Times
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Date: 12 Feb 90 00:25:10 GMT
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> I have been wondering about this.  I certainly expect that they won't
> tell us what they are launching, but what are the concerns about saying
> when the launch will be?  Are there specific security issues here or is
> it the general approach of tell 'em nothing even if it buys no additional
> security?

I was under the impression that the reason the launch time was kept
classified was so that the "enemy" couldn't have all their "fishing"
trawlers in place and ready at launch time.  Launch time, along with
trajectory may also tell where the payload will be placed in orbit.

I think a minor reason for classifying was that "the less you tell 'em
the better".
                         - tom
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