Discovery headed for space

I just watched it take off on CNN. so far so good.

Liftoff

The shot from the fuel tank was just awsome!

My wife and I were sitting here watching it! Awesome...

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

The shot from the fuel tank was just awsome!

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Indeed! From standing still to 17,600 mph and 100+ NM up in 8.5 minutes -- the ultimate E-ticket ride.

Chuck

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Originally Posted by ccage

...the ultimate E-ticket ride.

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Do you know where that phase -- E-ticket ride -- came from? I thought that was lost many years ago... ;)

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

The shot from the fuel tank was just awsome!

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A camera on the disposable fuel tank.

Hey 3bean - did you ever do a remote with only 1 camera? I did.

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Originally Posted by Kestrel

Do you know where that phase -- E-ticket ride -- came from? I thought that was lost many years ago... ;)

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Sure -- Disney!

Chuck

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Originally Posted by onething

Hey 3bean - did you ever do a remote with only 1 camera? I did.

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Ohoh... plenty of times!!

I miss doing remotes...