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I saw a launch from the VIP stands about 3.5 miles away (STS-106 - the picture is still on my wall right here). It was a phenomenal experience. It was so powerful that it made the sleeves on my t-shirt vibrate...even from that far away.
I was lucky to work around the Shuttles quite a bit back in the '90s. I have spent a decent amount of time in the OPF, VAB and at the pad (not to mention the O&C and SSPF buildings). IMHO, the manned space flight program is one of the most noble things our country has done in a long time.
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Mike
1976 Euro 911
3.2 w/10.3 compression & SSIs
22/29 torsions, 22/22 adjustable sways, Carrera brakes
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