We are live from the stratosphere, on our way to catch the #mu69occ! Send us your questions with #askNASA. http://go.nasa.gov/2uG9bKn pic.twitter.com/rPuMOc1TRU
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Yes, there is a pressure bulkhead between us and the telescope cavity.
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Do you have high expectations for the data and information you'll collect on this trip?
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Yes, we hope to understand the hazardous environment created by rings or other debris that may orbit MU69. Will help
@NASANewHorizons plan
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On an average flight, how many TB of data would you gather?
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We expect to gather about 100 GB of data on this flight. :)
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There's some very cold,stormy weather forecast for this week...Will that hamper your efforts,or just make it bit more turbulent for crew??
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As long as conditions are clear for takeoff, we continue (usually fly above weather). We cannot de-ice so snow/ice (rarely) cancels flight.
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Where did you take off from?
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Guys...is the gravity any different there?
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No difference from on the ground. We are currently flying at 38,000 feet, similar altitude that commercial aircraft fly.
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I thought so, my brother and i made a bet.
#100bucksricher
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@2014Mu69@SOFIAtelescope jumps and waves. Jumps and waves!! OVer here!
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Ever take any good holiday photos of the moon, or wrong setup for that type of imaging?
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How many observations do you hope to make on this flight?
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I would like to know how you carry out sidereal tracking while in flight, It must be a very imressive system.
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Will you take teachers from schools outside of California please!
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