Space Shuttle twilight launch, STS 109, 3 min video link.

[SkyvanDelta]

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Recorded in Titusville, FL approximately eleven miles away from the launch pad, this shows the launch from the closest view point possible outside of Cape Canaveral.

and here's the link:

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=765_1248597578

Take a look at how bright it is and how the lighting and colors change when it passes through the cloud layer. Very interesting.

It must be nice to live nearby and take advantage of such a sight.

[Air Boss]

Re: Space Shuttle twilight launch, STS 109, 3 min video link.

If you've never seen a launch from the Cape, I HIGHLY recommend putting it on your bucket list...and fast! You can sign up for advance tickets on the KCS website to get closer than this vantage point...but go you must!

It is an absolute rush to the senses!

http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/

[dineega]

Re: Space Shuttle twilight launch, STS 109, 3 min video link.

We tried twice The second time they cancelled 5 hours before launch. We really want to see it, but it's tough from the West Coast.
I'm sure it's awesome live though, and Kennedy is worth the trip.

[SkyvanDelta]

Re: Space Shuttle twilight launch, STS 109, 3 min video link.

Listen to the "Whoosh" sound that occurs at 39 seconds when the 3 engines light up.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=fb5_1181347810

Is it fair to say that's the most powerful motorized vehicle built?

[Bob]

Re: Space Shuttle twilight launch, STS 109, 3 min video link.

Listen to the "Whoosh" sound that occurs at 39 seconds when the 3 engines light up.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=fb5_1181347810

Is it fair to say that's the most powerful motorized vehicle built?

No, the Saturn V,s used in the Apollo project were way more powerful, the Ruskies had the Energia engines that were also way more powerful. It would be fair to say that they space shuttles engines are the most powerful reusable rocket engnes in use today.
Hope that helps.
Bob