Even the most hardened cynic like myself cannot suppress a chest-swelling surge of pride during such events...
Bro in law worked on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral LONG LONG time ago. We’ve seen many a launch and it still takes my breath away to think about our exceptionalism.
This is the first night time launch I’ve seen and am enjoying every moment.
Of course, watching on TV isn’t the same as being there, but it’s awesome awesome.