NASA Just Goes Ahead and Launches Satellite
NASA today said it launched a $952 million satellite this morning âjust for the hell of it.â âOh, what the fuck,â said NASA Project Manager James Arnaut, recalling his final words before hitting the launch button.The TRW-built satellite, carried on board a Delta II rocket, entered a sun-synchronous orbit 19 minutes later, âmaybe, weâre not sure, and we donât care,â Arnaut said.Added NASA satellite systems director Francis Cormley: âVrrrroooooommmmm!!!!â