Space Shuttle Endeavour Night Launch STS-126

[json8tr]

awesome, love the audio!

[rss0246]

Well, dude, this is the launch that has become famous for the huge hole the shuttle made as it blew through the thin cloud layer at 30,000 feet (the concentric shock waves looked like an LP record). So I guess God wanted to put on a great show for all of us -- and only *partially* answered your cloud prayers... :]

[juannjenn23]

I am going to see the STS-127 from titusville and we are so excited. but I am wondering at what time was this launch? since the STS-127 will launch at 739pm and I'm hoping it wont be this dark. Also, can you hear the blast from titusville? where exactly where you located? thanks in advance.

[anjamarais]

How do you get the audio feed while you are watching the launch? Is that a radio station? We are going to watch the STS-127 from Titusville.

[hawk114]

@anjamarais

VinegarCuke tells us in the info that "A friend let me borrow his amateur radio, so the audio for this clip contains real-time NASA commentary. "

At about 4:21 in you will hear some Morse code. It is K4GCC/R which is the call sign of the Launch Information and Amateur Television Service. They transmit the NASA audio and video live over amateur radio frequencies. The poster has his friend's receiver to listen to the transmission. Hope that helps.