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Sam I Am
02-25-2011, 02:29 PM
Watching the video of a launch is always awe inspiring. This one was no different.

Check it out here (http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html?media_id=66333901)
Dallas
02-25-2011, 02:44 PM
Watching the video of a launch is always awe inspiring. This one was no different.

Check it out here (http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html?media_id=66333901)


I watched it yesterday. Awesome no hitch launch and seperation.

We visited the Kennedy Space Center often while living in Texas. I always loved going there.
Signals
02-25-2011, 06:01 PM
Awesome! I saw that yesterday. Lets keep out fingers crossed for re-entry.
ologan
02-25-2011, 08:09 PM
Watching a shuttle launch never ceases to fascinate me. I have never seen one in person,and I believe there is only one left after this one. I think it would be neat to go watch it.
Signals
02-25-2011, 08:22 PM
Watching a shuttle launch never ceases to fascinate me. I have never seen one in person,and I believe there is only one left after this one. I think it would be neat to go watch it.I was thinking about this yesterday. I only live 1 to 2 hours from Cape and would probably be kicking myself in the butt for years to come if I don't make arrangements to go see one of the last two launches. I could probably swing it but last second launch rescheduling, delays and cancellations would be my biggest hindrance to making it happen.
jimmy40
02-25-2011, 09:59 PM
I watched it yesterday. Awesome no hitch launch and seperation.

We visited the Kennedy Space Center often while living in Texas. I always loved going there.is that close to the Johnson Space Center?
Dallas
02-25-2011, 10:11 PM
is that close to the Johnson Space Center?

Haha I knew this was coming.

We would drive to FL to KSC to watch launches.

:laugh2:
danielofthesaints
02-26-2011, 12:59 AM
always reminds me of October Sky. :)
TheDallasDon
02-26-2011, 01:34 AM
Wht???? Are they gonna stop sending shuttles to space???
danielofthesaints
02-26-2011, 02:02 AM
Wht???? Are they gonna stop sending shuttles to space???

calm down dallasdon, dont let the ambien get the best of you now. :laugh2:
5Stars
02-26-2011, 02:26 AM
Where do those booster rockets go after seperation? Do the just fall in the ocean?


:confused:
Signals
02-26-2011, 10:49 AM
Where do those booster rockets go after seperation? Do the just fall in the ocean?


:confused:Yep. They drop into the Atlantic and they retrieve them for reuse.
5Stars
02-26-2011, 11:12 AM
Yep. They drop into the Atlantic and they retrieve them for reuse.


What is the chance of some ship out in the water getting hit by one of those falling things?!!

:eek:
ConcordCowboy
02-27-2011, 05:36 PM
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Yeagermeister
02-27-2011, 05:45 PM
What is the chance of some ship out in the water getting hit by one of those falling things?!!

:eek:

The area is cleared of any ships or planes before the launch so it would be highly unlikely.

I've always wanted to see a launch so I guess I need to break down and do it this summer.
5Stars
02-27-2011, 05:52 PM
The area is cleared of any ships or planes before the launch so it would be highly unlikely.

I've always wanted to see a launch so I guess I need to break down and do it this summer.


Yeah, but don't those things sink after hitting the water?

I bet some fish got jacked up!


:D
jnday
02-27-2011, 07:32 PM
I wonder if they have a new style of ship that will be used for these type of missions , or will these missions stop ?
CliffnMesquite
02-27-2011, 08:02 PM
So far...