At work the other day I was offered an opportunity to get launch passes for the upcoming SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch. This was a big deal, since it was the first launch of this new vehicle. It’s also probably the last chance for Patti to come onto the base and get up close & personal with a launch viewing, since I’m now within a 12 month window to retirement. So we went for it.
We saw the launch today. It was pretty cool. We were among the closest civilians to the pad. Needless to say we were blown away. Also needless to say, I got some good shots. Enjoy.
Lots of photographers were there. KSC, FL. 2/6/18
Launch. KSC, FL. 2/6/18
Liftoff, KSC, FL. 2/6/18
Ascent, KSC, FL. 2/6/18
Ascent, KSC, FL. 2/6/18
Two of the three boosters descending. KSC, FL. 2/6/18
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February 6, 2018 at 8:18 pm
Shannon
What was more impressive, the rocket launch or the boosters returning and landing safely?
February 7, 2018 at 12:30 pm
jeporter99
While the booster return is terribly impressive and quite the technical achievement, watching the first launch of any vehicle is always exciting.
February 6, 2018 at 9:24 pm
Rue Ann
Wow! Impressive!
February 6, 2018 at 9:59 pm
Neesie
Very cool!
February 6, 2018 at 11:38 pm
Linda
WOW! Great pictures!
February 7, 2018 at 1:19 am
cindy knoke
He launched a Tesla convertible into space with a mannequin blasting David Bowie on the speakers. When asked why, he said, “I don’t want to be boring.”
Gotta love him~
February 7, 2018 at 10:17 am
Karen
Thanks for the great pictures! Very cool!
February 15, 2018 at 1:55 pm
KOR
Very cool oh Chief Technical Officer!