Launch of STS-128 Space Shuttle Discovery from Banana Creek VIP Viewing Site

The launch of space shuttle Discovery from NASA's Kennedy Space Center as viewed from the Banana Creek V.I.P. site about 3 and a half miles away from the pad. Discovery blasted off on STS128 for a mission to deliver experiments and supplies to the International Space Station. This launch occurred at night just seconds before midnight on August 28 2009. The sound and sights were incredible to witness in person. You can hear the main engines light followed by the an audible pop as the solid rocket boosters kick into life. Be sure to watch the high clouds as the shuttle passes through them!

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Science & Technology

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• nasa
• space
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• discovery
• kennedy
• center
• banana
• creek
• vip
• site
• launch
• sts-128
• night
• hd
• high
• definition

[greedyshark]

Was lucky enough to view a launch from the VIP area back in the '90s...nothing else compares! Unreal!

[ScottieWM86]

The crowd reactions are hilarious

[Alexgotnicebody]

holy shit that thing is loud. never heard it like that b4.

[elbigjim]

The night LAUNCHES are the best.. 

[EndeavourLaunch]

Good question, same here.

You have to get tickets, I believe you can call your local congressmen for tickets.

[mikek7268]

Great vid... curious, how did u get VIP viewing? I'm trying to photograph a launch from Banana Creek before its all over..

[jesusvacca]

Fantastic!!  I would love to be there! thanks for sharing.

[jeffostroff]

One of the best night launches I have seen! I was there on the NASA Causeway 6.5 miles away from the launchpad.

[thavox]

Sooo coooool!