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Originally posted by cool_chick
My sister lives in Titusville. She's watched many-a-launch.
I really should visit during a launch.
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I used to live in Cape Canaveral. 1 block from the beach. The house would shake when anything launched especially the Shuttle.
The land surveying company I worked for was on NASA's bidding list. We did a lot of projects related to the shuttle program and other programs.
The night launches are the best. There is an energy in the surrounding communities when a launch is being prepared and after it goes off.
I remember vividly when the Challenger exploded, everyone drove around with their headlights on as a memorial to the lost shuttle team. I wondered if they did the same after Columbia exploded. I have not lived in that area for over 10 years now.
Godspeed to the Shuttle crew today.