He would have allowed the Taurus XL rocket to take its payload into orbit. Of course the fickle finger of God's Physics decided to confound the plans of the sad men and women who attempted this week to launch the ironically named 'Glory' satellite. Last month, the mission was bold:
The Glory satellite will monitor how the sun and tiny particles in the Earth's atmosphere, called aerosols, affect the planet's climate. Scientists hope the new satellite will address key uncertainties in climate research by enriching scientists' understanding of manmade and natural aerosol contributions to global climate change.
The satellite's onboard instruments will also collect data to enhance scientific models, and could help paint a clearer picture of the causes and consequences of climate change.
Today there is no joy in Mudville, and the mysteries of weather will remain mysteries. Awww. How will we survive without knowing what the weather will be like?
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