Ad astra

[sigma7]

Discovery's away. And I was worried that I was losing my space-geek cred, but watching the launch on TV was...thrilling, really. And to see from the cameras placed on the main tank...wow. The shuttle/tank separation -- breathtaking. Whew.

Comments

[erica-roo.livejournal.com]

I watched it too, on my computer. I'm definitely a space geek. It was very thrilling, though I got a bit nervous as the tanks separated... they looked a bit red and explodey...

[beeform]

Don't suppose you were geeky enough to tape it?

*looks hopeful*

[wenchamok.livejournal.com]

I could see it!!!! From 100 miles away!!!! Granted, it wasn't as pretty as the TV footage -- it basically was an orange streak with a smoke trail, but still.....I could see it!

[sigma7.livejournal.com]

My jealousy will pass when the next named storm comes creeping up the coast.

[wenchamok.livejournal.com]

Well, be happy...there are two or three tropical waves in the Atlantic that look like they might get their shit together.... *sigh*

I was so hoping the shuttle would go up on a weekend so I could go see it at Cape Canaveral. And while seeing it land might be nifty, it's supposed to land at 5:45 on a Sunday morning. That time only comes once a day in my world, so there's no way in hell I'm gonna go see it. Especially factoring in the two-hour drive. But maybe I'll still be around Florida when the next one goes up in September. I hope not, though...