Nasa?

[negolien]

Anyone else hyped about the launch today? I remember watching the last Shuttle flight from my aunts backyard.

 

[negolien]

 

[noboundaries]

Been watching the NASA channel live all morning.

 

[shoebe]

Got the NASA channel on right now. I love this stuff

 

[noboundaries]

Well...crap.

 

[noboundaries]

Now Saturday, 5/30, 3:22 PM EDT.

 

[Winterrider]

Yep bummer, but safe !

 

[lancep]

Well...crap.

We had the same reaction. Especially after they said it was a go!

 

[negolien]

yup bummer happens in Florida though as we all know :<) give us something to watch again on sat lol

 

[noboundaries]

My wife was working from home, but really couldn't pay attention to the TV. Her response to the delay was, "Well, now I can watch everything from the prep to the launch." It's just a matter of perspective. She is a science nerd who has seen three live shuttle launches, two from the VIP stands, due to a previous employer. I've got my own distant connections, shared a live launch with her, but I'm just a nerd who loves science.

 

[forktender]

I don't understand how a little weather can scrub a mission, I'm sure the rocket can handle just a touch more than a little rain, wind and lightening. These rockets are designed for inclement weather conditions and harsh atmospheres, aren't they?

I love when they stream the launches in Ultra High Def. They look and sound amazing on my system.

 

[gmc2003]

Outside of the early Apollo missions I don't think I've watched a space launch.

Chris