Photos: Orbital Sciences' Orb-2 Space Station Delivery Mission

By Space.com Staff
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Map of First-Sight Viewing Times of the Orbital-2 Launch

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This map of the United States east coast displays first-sight viewing times of the Orbital-2 launch from Wallops Island, Virginia.

Orb-2 Launch View from Washington, D.C.

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This view simulates Orbital-2′s launch path as seen from Washington, D.C.

Orb-2 Launch View from Richmond, Virginia

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This view simulates Orbital-2′s launch path as seen from Richmond, Virginia.

Orb-2 Launch View from New York City

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This view simulates Orbital-2′s launch path as seen from Battery Park in New York City.

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Space.com Staff
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