STS-128 Discovery: Viewing (Going to launch, etc.)

[Andrewwski]

Very impressive!  Would love to see the rest.

One note to others, there is a bit of language in the video.

[TNCMAXQ]

Very impressive!  Would love to see the rest.

One note to others, there is a bit of language in the video.

I had the pleasure of meeting David shortly before liftoff and watched from the same area where he was taking this video. Thankfully I can say I am not the one who utters that expletive on the tape.  I wonder if that might have been the same guy who was yelling and howling the whole time. I think everyone there was excited but he got a bit carried away and even drowned out the voice of the PAO. This did not detract from the experience but I just like to hear their commentary.

Seeing the video though sure brings back the memory of the other night, and keeps those stunning images fresh in my mind.

[Davidgojr]

Very impressive!  Would love to see the rest.

One note to others, there is a bit of language in the video.

Apologies for the brief language in the tape.  Someone nearby must have let their emotions get a bit ahead of them.  What an incredible experience the entire launch was!

[Davidgojr]

I found several other great videos on youtube that together with mine really captured the experience of viewing the launch at Banana Creek!  I thought I would share them below: