Looks like you had the spot I had for STS-131. How did you know the GOX arm hadn't retracted fully? Were you listening to NASA feed on an ear-piece? I was in front of the clock with many others and we had NO idea what was going on when the 31 second hold was called.
It was a beautiful and sad thing to see at the same time. I grew up with the Space Shuttle program almost from it's inception as I was born in 1974. I remember watching many launches from my school, driveway, or being in person and I'm glad I could see this one in person from the US Astronaut Hall of Fame. God speed Atlantis and I hope NASA will return to manned space missions in the bear future.
Although I wish I had been able to make it to this launch, I am satisfied with seeing STS133 from the causeway in Feb. It was the last picture perfect launch from what I can tell. 134 and 135 appear hazy and cloudy with bad lighting, while 133 was totally clear, with a low sun that was behind us, providing spectacular visuals.
Very cool video! THANKS!~ I went to 38 NASA Shuttle launches, wanted to make this 39 but all the WX Gods and TECH Gods I was praying to for a 24 hour scrub so I could attend didn't make it to the Launch Pad ... but THANKS for being my eyes and ears!
Looks like you had the spot I had for STS-131. How did you know the GOX arm hadn't retracted fully? Were you listening to NASA feed on an ear-piece? I was in front of the clock with many others and we had NO idea what was going on when the 31 second hold was called.
JMChladek 7 months ago
Sorry, I meant to say in the near future instead of bear future.
woodencoasterfan 7 months ago
It was a beautiful and sad thing to see at the same time. I grew up with the Space Shuttle program almost from it's inception as I was born in 1974. I remember watching many launches from my school, driveway, or being in person and I'm glad I could see this one in person from the US Astronaut Hall of Fame. God speed Atlantis and I hope NASA will return to manned space missions in the bear future.
woodencoasterfan 7 months ago
Although I wish I had been able to make it to this launch, I am satisfied with seeing STS133 from the causeway in Feb. It was the last picture perfect launch from what I can tell. 134 and 135 appear hazy and cloudy with bad lighting, while 133 was totally clear, with a low sun that was behind us, providing spectacular visuals.
philritter21 7 months ago
This was one bucket list item I never got to accomplish. :( Thanks for posting this, it's the next best thing. :)
PhantomDrums917 7 months ago
Very cool video! THANKS!~ I went to 38 NASA Shuttle launches, wanted to make this 39 but all the WX Gods and TECH Gods I was praying to for a 24 hour scrub so I could attend didn't make it to the Launch Pad ... but THANKS for being my eyes and ears!
FloridaBeachMG 7 months ago