CSXT SpaceShot 2004 - First Amateur Launch to Space

Stratofox 2/3 and Merlin Systems arrival

Stratofox 2 (Jeremy Cooper KE6JJJ and Sean Lynch KG6CVV), Stratofox 3 (Christian Void KF6IHU and Colleen Brenan) and two vehicles from avionics sponsor Merlin Systems all arrived at the same time.

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Two Stratofox vehicles arrive. Stratofox 2 is Jeremy Cooper KE6JJJ and Sean Lynch KG6CVV. Stratofox 3 is Christian Void KF6IHU and his girlfriend Colleen. Two vehicles from Merlin Systems (an avionics sponsor) asked for directions and followed the Stratofox vehicles in. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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Stratofox 2 comes into view with Jeremy and Sean. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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Jeremy parks at Camp Stratofox. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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The two Merlin Systems vehicles are next to arrive. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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Sean says hello at the launch control trailer, where Ian is taking pictures standing on the roof. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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Jeremy says hello at the launch control trailer, where Ian is taking pictures standing on the roof. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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The two Merlin Systems vehicles and Strstofox 3 with Christian and Colleen arrive at the launch site. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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The first Merlin Syetems (Mike's) vehicle pulls into the launch site. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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The second Merlin Syetems (Ed's) vehicle pulls into the launch site. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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Mike from Merlin Systems parks at Camp Stratofox. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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Stratofox 3 with Christian and Colleen arrives at the launch site. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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Stratofox 3 with Christian and Colleen arrives at the launch site. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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(photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ) Camp Stratofox has suddenly grown with all the newly-arrived vehicles.
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Sean checks out Jay's astronomy binoculars which we used to watch them approach the playa entrance on Hwy 34. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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Sunday afternoon at Camp Stratofox. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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Christian (left) helps put up Jeremy's personal tent. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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Sean puts up his personal tent. (photo by Ian Kluft KO6YQ)
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Camp Stratofox is coming together in the afternoon. Left to right: Ian Kluft KO6YQ, Sean Lynch KG6CVV, and Jeremy Cooper KE6JJJ. (photo by Jay Lawson)
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Setting up personal tents at Camp Stratofox. (photo by Jay Lawson)

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