NASA | GLASTcast | Special Edition: Launching a Spacecraft

The transcript discusses the dual emotions of excitement and anxiety experienced during a space launch. It highlights the thrill of seeing years of work come to fruition and the tension of relinquishing control to another team. The narrative emphasizes the high stakes involved, as a lot of effort and futures depend on the success of the launch. It also touches on the joy of potential new discoveries in space and the excitement of receiving data from the instruments sent into orbit.

What are the potential outcomes when launching a new satellite?

How does the speaker feel about the data coming in after a launch?