Being that I'm in my 70s, I grew up with our initial manned space efforts. I've miss the media focus and excitement. And also feel sorry for the younger generations not experiencing today what I did back then.
To see a manned launch from our soil after 10 years of idleness is exciting. And to see it being handled by a private company instead of the corrupted Global Warming NASA cabal is a huge plus as well.
I wish resounding success today!
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May 27, 2020, 03:06 PM
rscalzo
I remember well watching the televised moon landing decades back. Living in Daytona in the early 70's we could see a few launches from the beach.
Back in 2000 I met John Glenn and his wife at a VIP event in NYC. Great honor..
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May 27, 2020, 03:14 PM
sigmonkey
Yah. And their excellent vacation, Eh?
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May 27, 2020, 03:14 PM
smlsig
Fuel loading is continuing. Standing by on the weather update....
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May 27, 2020, 03:14 PM
RogueJSK
Based on the radio chatter, it sounds like it's not looking good... Most likely will be scrubbed for weather, with another try on Saturday.
May 27, 2020, 03:15 PM
HRK
That would be my guess, considering what it looks like outside, I think they open up the lens on the TV cameras, it's darker than it looks on Tee Vee
May 27, 2020, 03:16 PM
nhtagmember
yup - the killer is an instantaneous launch window
May 27, 2020, 03:16 PM
RogueJSK
Officially scrubbed.
May 27, 2020, 03:21 PM
P250UA5
Next attempt Saturday 5/30/2020 3:22PM EDT
The Enemy's gate is down.
May 27, 2020, 03:29 PM
RHINOWSO
Its space, scrubs happen.
May 27, 2020, 03:30 PM
gw3971
still the most interesting thing i have seen on tv in the last two months.
May 27, 2020, 03:34 PM
P250UA5
I did enjoy the 'pre-game' coverage. Bummed for it to get scrubbed, but with lives at risk, do it right.
The Enemy's gate is down.
May 27, 2020, 03:35 PM
V-Tail
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Next attempt Saturday 5/30/2020 3:22PM EDT
Fitting, that it is now scheduled for the real Memorial Day.
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May 27, 2020, 03:38 PM
bigdeal
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5: Next attempt Saturday 5/30/2020 3:22PM EDT
Unfortunately the current forecast for Saturday is 78% rain. It is Florida though, so that forecast is a crapshoot.
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May 27, 2020, 04:24 PM
RHINOWSO
Looks like an older Omega Speedmaster X-33.
Lots of people had / have them in Navy / Air Force aviation.
May 27, 2020, 04:27 PM
H&K-Guy
quote:
Originally posted by sjtill: Pretty funny the guys are named Bob and Doug, eh?
