Discovery Launch

[specter177]

Went and saw the shuttle launch today, second time I've gone. First time was in '99 for STS-103. Saw that from the VIP section, which I must say is much better than anywhere else, since it is much less crowded.

These shots were from Space View Park, which is 12 miles from the pad.

[beaky]

8-)

[Ravang]

I wish I could have went, I watched it on NASA T.V.

[Brando14100]

Like I said in the other thread, you luckky sonofab$# 8-)%*.

[Wii]

I used to watch it launch from my backyard lol

[a1]

Lucky you.


Those are really nice shots for the distance. I love the flames. 8-)

[todayshorse]

I can only imagine how loud this thing is..., is it as loud as i would expect? I imagine you get a little delay been 12 miles away however?

[Razgriz]

actually it not that loud if your inland like orlando and such because I live around their but I never been able to get to see a luanch at kenndy so I dont now about there

[RichieB16]

Nice photos, I am very jealous!!!

[specter177]

I can only imagine how loud this thing is..., is it as loud as i would expect? I imagine you get a little delay been 12 miles away however?

It's not as loud as you would expect, because at the distance I was from the launch the sound had dissipated a lot. It took about a minute for the sound to reach us.

[Brando14100]

Really, that long?

[specter177]

Yep. Sound travels at about a mile every 5 seconds.

[Aerophile]

Fun!  I've always wanted to witness a shuttle launch.

[BigTruck]

Now that's cool!!!  I would love to see that firsthand!