Last night was my first shuttle launch! Drove to KSC at about 4:30pm and set up for a 3 hour tailgate in the parking lot next to the LCC and VAB. where we watched is the closest you can get without actually being in the shuttle.
here's our tailgate party pics:
then we heard T-1:30 so we got into positions to watch:
3...2...1...we have lift off!
it was so cool too because the sun was setting and at a certain point was shining through the exhaust smoke and made it look all rainbow-y. really cool:
oh man and the sound was ridiculous. it was kinda like having your head stuck in a motorcycle's tailpipe and revving the engine. here's my video of the launch where you can kinda get an idea of how loud it is. jefferson!
