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Old 02-07-2008, 12:47 PM   #1
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Atlantis Launch

We went over to the Kennedy Space Center today and saw the launch of the Atlantis. What a sight. The whole thing was awesome. There were large crowds who were genuinely relieved and happy that all seemingly went well with the launch. Lots of "Yeas", "Yahoos" and applause. I know that the astronauts could not see or hear us but I just know that they can feel the love and relief that was all around this area today. Now we can all pray for their successful return.
 
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Old 02-07-2008, 01:40 PM   #2
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We were also there along with Dsprik....It was awesome and a dream come true for myself. It was something I have always wanted to see.
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Old 02-07-2008, 03:05 PM   #3
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I am so envious of you guys. This is one of the things on my "bucket" list. LOL Someday!!
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Old 02-07-2008, 03:12 PM   #4
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DW and I retired from NASA last year. Neither of us has been to a launch. It is on our to-do list and I'll have front row seats if some of the people I know still work there. Looking forward to that day - soon.

Edited: p.s., It will have to be soon as the shuttle as we know it and it's launch will be phased out with new technology taking its place.
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Old 02-07-2008, 03:42 PM   #5
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On March 11, 2008, at 2:31AM, the next shuttle is scheduled to launch. We will try to make that one, too. I took a bejillion pix today and the night launch should be breathtakingly beautiful. - Jim
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Old 02-07-2008, 03:52 PM   #6
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Living in Florida most of my life I remain truly amazed and somewhat insignifant when viewing the launches going back when Delta launches occurred and even before manned flights. NASA is truly a dedicated group!
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Old 02-08-2008, 03:41 AM   #7
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DW and I took a cruise that left from Port Canaveral the same day the shuttle was lauched. We were about 4 hrs out when it lauched (night launch) and it was thrilling. What a sight, it was by far the highlight of our cruise!
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Old 02-08-2008, 10:57 AM   #8
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There is night launch coming up and we are going....
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Old 02-08-2008, 11:03 AM   #9
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Doris is recovering from hip replacement surgery or else we would have motored down for the launch. Hope to make the March 11th launch.
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Old 02-08-2008, 12:24 PM   #10
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Rich,
Where do you stay?
Do you already have reservations? (I guess so!)
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