[Pyro7480]

I drove 3+ hours to see the launch from about two miles away. Here's the video I took: Launch of Orb1 Cygnus Mission on the Antares Rocket

CBS This Morning also had a nicely-done report today about the launch and how the surrounding area has gained from the attention: Quiet Va. town turns into rocket city

[Pyro7480]

Ping!

[marron]

Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport

I didn't realize there was such a thing.

Thanks for posting.

[BwanaNdege]

Is that one of the Martian Landers from War of the Worlds standing next to the launch? What is this, some sort of Interplanetary Exchange program?

I thought the Martian Landers were three legged? Do the Come In Peace?

[Yossarian]

Nothing against VA, but isn’t it pretty high up in latitude compared to Southern Florida?

The reason Cape Canaveral was set up down there was to take advantage of the additional speed gained by getting closer to the equator.

Maybe VA offers other cost advantages make up for the extra-strong rocket needed compared to a more southernly launch….