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posted 09-16-2007 09:38 PM               

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Taking a look at my Kennedy Space Center calendar this week, I noticed that Septmember 12th had four launches listed on it - Gemini 11, STS-48, STS-47, STS-51. Is it coincidence or is there a particular reason that there is such a high number of launches on this date? It does not seem like there are too many other dates with that number of launches. I don't think that the date/position of the earth would have a impact on any flights in earth orbit, but perhaps I am wrong?

Rob

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From: Alexandria, VA USA
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posted 10-08-2007 11:48 AM               

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I could be wrong but I believe that December 2 is the date with the greatest number of manned space shots (4 US, 2 Russian). December 2 ties September 12 for US only manned launches. December 2 had six shots total.

12/2/1974 Soyuz 16
12/2/1988 STS-27
12/2/1990 STS-35
12/2/1990 Soyuz-TM11
12/2/1992 STS-53
12/2/1993 STS-61

Check my math.