buffalo mike Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I was fortunate enough to meet three of the astronauts at a return to flight gathering in April. True American Hereos. I am also fortunate enough to view the lift-off tomorrow. For some who haven't had the pleasure to witness a shuttle lift-off, there is nothing like it. The sound ripple that bellows across the Indian river, just rattles your bones. This will probably be one of the last dinosaurs of our times, who knows how many more if it all ( suppose to be another in September) we will get to enjoy, but I will be there bright and early fighting traffic to get a view- I'll be the guy wearing my Red, White And Blue Bills hat ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Nice post. These launches are an astounding accomplishment brought to bear by untold thousands and thousands of craftsmen and minds... Ad Astra Per Aspera -- Through Our Endeavors, The Stars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Tate Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I was fortunate enough to meet three of the astronauts at a return to flight gathering in April. True American Hereos. I am also fortunate enough to view the lift-off tomorrow. For some who haven't had the pleasure to witness a shuttle lift-off, there is nothing like it. The sound ripple that bellows across the Indian river, just rattles your bones. This will probably be one of the last dinosaurs of our times, who knows how many more if it all ( suppose to be another in September)we will get to enjoy, but I will be there bright and early fighting traffic to get a view- I'll be the guy wearing my Red, White And Blue Bills hat ........ 389942[/snapback] Hope it goes well. I'm thinking of driving out to the Ormond Beach area to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Dont worry, a wing will fall off and it will be postponed yet again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Dont worry, a wing will fall off and it will be postponed yet again... 390030[/snapback] More likely a wing will fall off and, over the hysterical screaming of the engineers, NASA management will issue a "special safety waiver" saying, in part, "We expect these little issues as liftoff approaches..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 More likely a wing will fall off and, over the hysterical screaming of the engineers, NASA management will issue a "special safety waiver" saying, in part, "We expect these little issues as liftoff approaches..." 390064[/snapback] "Special safety waiver" Sounds also like the Corps (of Engineers) I have come to know and love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I've seen a number of launches from where I worked in Titusville, and even at that distance it's still an awesome sight. How they manage to pull it off is beyond me. Especially following the recent events. You know what NASA needs? More engineers who don't watch "Apollo 13" before they go to work in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalomike Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 True American Heroes?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 LIVE NASA TV on your PC click here! select real player or media player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 True American Heroes?? 390080[/snapback] good question I still think going to outter space is a gigantic waste of time and money that would be better served fixing real problems here one earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 good question I still think going to outter space is a gigantic waste of time and money that would be better served fixing real problems here one earth. 390158[/snapback] Introspection rather than exploration. Unfortunately, no one ever solved any problems staring at their navel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 good question I still think going to outter space is a gigantic waste of time and money that would be better served fixing real problems here one earth. 390158[/snapback] You should look at all the technological discoveries that were made as a result of the space program. I guarantee that your life has been made easier as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 good question I still think going to outter space is a gigantic waste of time and money that would be better served fixing real problems here one earth. 390158[/snapback] If I thought there was a snowball's chance in hell the money would be spent "fixing real problems here one earth I might agree. Since it would just be spent on pork legislation anyway, I will vote in favor of a new frontier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 You should look at all the technological discoveries that were made as a result of the space program. I guarantee that your life has been made easier as a result. 390180[/snapback] Exactly. People always overlook that fact though. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I've seen a launch from vero beach, fl... Truly an awesome thing to witness. On a side note, what's up with CNN's "Return of the shuttle" graphic. Looks errily familiar to "Return of the Jedi" (as in, jedi was removed and shuttle was inserted). Unless concent was given, i'd imagine lucasfilms will be on the horn soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 GO FOR LAUNCH!!! About 20 minutes left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 GO FOR LAUNCH!!! About 20 minutes left. 390259[/snapback] What's the website link for this again? It was posted before the last launch... Answered my own question: http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html i'm watching here at work...about T-6 mins and counting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 What's the website link for this again? It was posted before the last launch... Answered my own question: http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html CW 390261[/snapback] It's about ten posts above this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Shuttle lifts off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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