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cyb
09-04-2009, 10:17 AM
It was very interesting, I've never been to see a night launch before.


YouTube - Space Shuttle August 28th 2009 at Midnight (Cocoa Beach)
WashingtonBay
09-04-2009, 10:29 AM
Very cool to be there! How far is that from the launch pad?
cyb
09-04-2009, 10:55 AM
Very cool to be there! How far is that from the launch pad?

About 5-10 miles away.
WashingtonBay
09-04-2009, 11:20 AM
I'm intrigued by the perspective of it... From that distance, it actually happens rather slow, until you realize how many miles it just traveled in that time.
HoustonFarrier
09-04-2009, 11:28 AM
I'm intrigued by the perspective of it... From that distance, it actually happens rather slow, until you realize how many miles it just traveled in that time.

By the time it clears the launch tower, and begins it's roll...it is already going OVER 100mph !!!!...pretty good pickup:D

Steve