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Originally Posted by Atmo
Link is up on the launch page.
OT, but years ago I had the opportunity to view a shuttle daylight launch live from the friends and family seats, as close as civilians could get. It was profound with light, sound, vibration, shock waves that were literally breathtaking, and so bright it was difficult to look at directly even with G15 Aviators, incredible.
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Can confirm as I saw a few launches when I lived in Florida upclose and at a distance. Even from 200 miles away (I lived in W. Palm Beach) the night shots were spectacular.
The office I worked in in Boca Raton was about the tallest building in the area at 10 stories. I buddy of mine had an office on the 9th floor that faced North. He had a square marked out on his window. At about 20 seconds after launch you could watch the shuttle arc through the window. Obviously couldn't see details but you could see the rocket plume as it climbed.
That doesn't come close to seeing it up close though.