Space Shuttle...Wish I was home

[02ViperTodd]

The shuttle is taking off soon and I'm stuck at the office. I'd sure like to see it on the HT. I've always liked the Apollo 13 movie when it takes off. The sound is awsume and the whole room shakes...I gotta go home!!
Todd

 

[pzaur]

Do you happen to know what station is broadcasting the launch?

Shuttle launch is scheduled at 2:45pm EST.

-pat

 

[02ViperTodd]

I'm watching NASA TV on the internet which I also have on Direct TV. Most of the news channels will carry it but I think NASA TV is the best coverage.
Todd

 

[pzaur]

I'm watching NASA TV on the internet which I also have on Direct TV. Most of the news channels will carry it but I think NASA TV is the best coverage.
Todd

Um...no fair...I only have digital cable. I bet coverage here in Phoenix will be spotty at best. And, there's not enough time to get a DVI cable to hook my pc into my TV!

-pat

 

[Halon451]

There's absolutely no substitue for seeing a lauch live and in-person. Just one of the random luxuries we have here in Florida - you can drive a couple hours and see it as it happens.

 

[02ViperTodd]

I'm in Atlanta but the closest I've seen it take off is from St. Augustine peer during a night launch. That was awsome! It's amazing how fast the thing gets beyond sight.

 

[majorloser]

Sorry dude!

The launch was awesome today. Clear skies and nice weather.

 

[pzaur]

Got to see it on the news. Pretty cool and some great shots!

-pat

 

[pzaur]

Any place to watch the current launch again? I found these past missions available in HD and SD

Nevermind. Found it here.

I'll wait to see if they put the HD feed on the net like the previous missions.

-pat

 

[majorloser]

Space Shuttle Launches in HD

HDNET

Fri, Feb 8 - 7:00 PM ET
4:00 PM PT NASA on HDNet
Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Launch - After two frustrating months for NASA, trying to fix faulty fuel sensors, Space Shuttle Atlantis is due to blast off from the Kennedy Space Center. Its crew will continue construction on the International Space Station, and try to fix problems on the solar arrays outside the station itself. World Report correspondent Greg Dobbs and veteran shuttle astronaut Sam Gemar will anchor HDNet's live coverage of the launch.
Special Encore Presentation

Sat, Feb 9 - 2:00 PM ET
11:00 AM PT NASA on HDNet
Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Launch - After two frustrating months for NASA, trying to fix faulty fuel sensors, Space Shuttle Atlantis is due to blast off from the Kennedy Space Center. Its crew will continue construction on the International Space Station, and try to fix problems on the solar arrays outside the station itself. World Report correspondent Greg Dobbs and veteran shuttle astronaut Sam Gemar will anchor HDNet's live coverage of the launch.
Special Encore Presentation

 

[MUDSHARK]

My employees just stepped in the parking lot and watched it. As mentioned clear skies and loud rumble. Being less than 25 miles from the pad there is no need for HD.

 

[pzaur]

Mudshark, that "Thanks" is for rubbing salt in my wound!

-pat

 

[mazersteven]

There's absolutely no substitue for seeing a lauch live and in-person. Just one of the random luxuries we have here in Florida - you can drive a couple hours and see it as it happens.

Ha Ha. I don't have to drive at all. It flies right over my house.

 

[pzaur]

Rub some more...rub some more...

I'm going to make a DVD with some launches for fun. It's been a long time since I've watched any.

-pat

 

[MUDSHARK]

Mudshark, that "Thanks" is for rubbing salt in my wound!

-pat

Sorry about that chief. You did get the great super bowl close to home.

 

[MUDSHARK]

Ha Ha. I don't have to drive at all. It flies right over my house.

I would have thought that in your restricted deed neighborhood Nasa would have to have written permission from snob hill.

 

[mazersteven]

I would have thought that in your restricted deed neighborhood Nasa would have to have written permission from snob hill.

I live at the top of that hill. Anything I can do for Nasa to help. They want to fly over my neighborhood, I'll get it handled.

 

[sparky77]

Good one Mazer, the best launch I've seen here was an ICBM test launch, and I thought that was impressive, lol. Those things are HUGE.

 

[mazersteven]

They launch rockets here all the time. But nothing is as impressive to watch as the Space Shuttle. Night launches are especially awesome.

If you haven't seen a shuttle launch before, your time is running out. Only 12 more launches before the Space Shuttle program is retired forever.

 

[stratman]

They launch rockets here all the time. But nothing is as impressive to watch as the Space Shuttle. Night launches are especially awesome.

If you haven't seen a shuttle launch before, your time is running out. Only 12 more launches before the Space Shuttle program is retired forever.

Really? They're going to scrap the space shuttle? I've never seen one go up before, that stinks! What do I have, about a couple of years?