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I was at Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V viewing site for this launch and it was amazing. If you ever have the opportunity to be there for a Falcon Heavy

by goshx 8y ago

I was at Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V viewing site for this launch and it was amazing. If you ever have the opportunity to be there for a Falcon Heavy launch, do yourself a favor and go. It's quite an experience and totally worth the money.

WhompingWindows 8y ago
What was amazing about it? Tell us the story.
- goshx 8y ago
  Aside from the whole historical factors of the location itself (for instance: the humans sent to the moon were launched from that same launch pad), watching the launch from a video or live stream does not tell the entire story. To hear the roar of those 27 engines and feel it vibrating on your chest and the bleachers is an emotional experience. Then you can see the boosters coming back, and their entry burn and you can follow them down to their landing zones. A few seconds later you hear the sonic booms. While all this is happening, you also have the energy of the happy crowd cheering and celebrating what humans are capable of doing. It gives you hope and an exciting future to look forward.
  - ravedave5 8y ago
    It's definitely the sound that most can't be reproduced at home. It really sounds like the air itself is being ripped apart. That's why I want to go back and see another launch. Also, the flame is SO BRIGHT, video doesn't do it justice. It's miles and miles away and it's almost like looking at a welding flare.
jostmey 8y ago
I've seen a falcon launch (not the falcon heavy). It is indeed amazing
ambicapter 8y ago
Yeah, if you have a week of free time. I planned to go this weekend but chickened out at the last second-turned out in my favor since they launched yesterday, four days after the original date.
- goshx 8y ago
  Yes, there may be delays or they may postpone the launch. I went on Wednesday and decided to stay one more day for yesterday's attempt and I am so glad I did. It was worth it.

by goshx 8y ago

WhompingWindows 8y ago

What was amazing about it? Tell us the story.

goshx 8y ago
Aside from the whole historical factors of the location itself (for instance: the humans sent to the moon were launched from that same launch pad), watching the launch from a video or live stream does not tell the entire story. To hear the roar of those 27 engines and feel it vibrating on your chest and the bleachers is an emotional experience. Then you can see the boosters coming back, and their entry burn and you can follow them down to their landing zones. A few seconds later you hear the sonic booms. While all this is happening, you also have the energy of the happy crowd cheering and celebrating what humans are capable of doing. It gives you hope and an exciting future to look forward.
- ravedave5 8y ago
  It's definitely the sound that most can't be reproduced at home. It really sounds like the air itself is being ripped apart. That's why I want to go back and see another launch. Also, the flame is SO BRIGHT, video doesn't do it justice. It's miles and miles away and it's almost like looking at a welding flare.

jostmey 8y ago

I've seen a falcon launch (not the falcon heavy). It is indeed amazing

ambicapter 8y ago

Yeah, if you have a week of free time. I planned to go this weekend but chickened out at the last second-turned out in my favor since they launched yesterday, four days after the original date.

goshx 8y ago
Yes, there may be delays or they may postpone the launch. I went on Wednesday and decided to stay one more day for yesterday's attempt and I am so glad I did. It was worth it.