Guest Finn Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Man, I miss being at Patrick AFB, FL and watching the launches from our balcony. Prayers for a safe flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathcoerracin Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: shuttle launch are they doing a launch soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: shuttle launch You were at Patrick? Small world. I was stationed at the Port for 2 years, 1985 to 86. Launch pad was about 12 miles from where we tied up. Got to see a night launch from VIP distance once--WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: shuttle launch Yep, from 2001 - 2003.....tough duty Never got close to a launch, though. They were awesome right from the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: shuttle launch That had to be amazing to see a launch, especially at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest INHunterman Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: shuttle launch Nasa has scrubbed the launch tonight according to Fox News. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: shuttle launch The launch of Space Shuttle Discovery was scrubbed Thursday after poor weather conditions spoiled the attempt at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Earlier in the day a cold front moved in over the spaceport, bringing clouds and winds into the area. The cloud ceiling proved to be too low for a safe launch, prompting NASA to postpone Discovery's flight. NASA officials have set the next launch attempt for 8:47 p.m. EST on Dec. 9. The STS-116 mission is the 33rd for Discovery and the 117th space shuttle flight. During the 12-day mission, the crew will continue construction on the International Space Station, rewiring the orbiting laboratory and adding a segment to its integrated truss structure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: shuttle launch Man..that must be a heck of a ride!! Id love to see that sucker take off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: shuttle launch [ QUOTE ] Yep, from 2001 - 2003.....tough duty Never got close to a launch, though. They were awesome right from the house. [/ QUOTE ] But watching those U-2's was fun, wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: shuttle launch Every scrubbed launch costs NASA $500,000 Hope they have better luck with the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Re: shuttle launch doesn't cost nasa a thing, leo. it cost taxpayers, you and me, 500,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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