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NEFAR's First Launch of 2010

Flakes of snow settled on the windshield of our mini-van as we arrived at the NEFAR launch site.

NEFAR's January 2010 Launch

A few hardy souls braved the early-morning cold.

NEFAR's January 2010 Launch

Everyone bundled up against the freezing wind.

NEFAR's January 2010 Launch

Frozen fingers made hooking up igniters a challenge.

NEFAR's January 2010 Launch

One of the first launches was an unintentional three-way low-power drag race. Only the first two rockets were supposed to be launched.

NEFAR's January 2010 Launch

Even at noon, the temperature was just 35 degrees.

NEFAR's January 2010 Launch

Some people were prepared for the cold.

NEFAR's January 2010 Launch

And the Boy Scouts made sure we didn't starve.

NEFAR's January 2010 Launch

A Deuce's Wild made a great flight into the overcast skies.

NEFAR's January 2010 Launch

Although not many, a few larger rockets were also flown.

NEFAR's January 2010 Launch

Additional photos from the launch are in the PayloadBay Gallery at http://www.payloadbay.com/gallery/v/nefar-launches/2010-01-01/.

[Posted: 2010-01-10 | Updated: 2010-01-21]