Damn. Seems almost cruel to get so close and then tell the astronauts they aren't going anywhere. But of course they're used to it.
I sure hope they make it tomorrow. At least I will not be at work and can watch NASA TV at home.
Six years ago today mission STS-106 lifted off exactly on time, also with the orbiter Atlantis. Dan Burbank was on board, as he is today. That was the last of 12 launches I saw in person. I hope I get to see one or two more in the next couple of years.
At least I will not be at work and can watch . . .
from the bridge, a ten minute walk from my house. WAHOO! Going to take a video with my camera!! This will be at least the seventh one I have witnessed. It rocks.
Bro in law worked on Cape Canaveral and was one of the engineers that worked on the platform that holds the shuttle. He was there when the fire broke out and the astronauts died.
Lots of stories about life on the Cape, complete with stories about the alligators knowing exactly when the engineers were out on the steps having lunch. The gators would mosey on by to get snacks!