Today, there is a much different feeling about it. I would guess that most people didn't even know that the space shuttle Discovery launched into space yesterday evening. I, myself, just happened to hear about it and decided to take Nan to the east coast of the state for a better view of the 7:43 PM lift-off.
We, along with many others parked along side of a highway not too far from the Kennedy Space Center. The sun set in the West. Then a star quickly shot out from the horizon to the East.
In a very few minutes it was well on it's way. The people watching around us broke into spontaneous applause. Pretty neat. Well worth the time it took us and a nice reminder that mankind is able to accomplish some pretty monumental tasks.
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Pretty cool dad... I had no idea the shuttle was launching until the local news channel interupted the program I was watching to broadcast the launch. The magnitude of what we were doing at that moment hit me... and I was in awe. I ran outside to see it in the sky. My generation (me included) has lost an appreciation for our space program, I'm sorry to say.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you took the time to see the Discovery launch. I am glad also that you remember seeing the first launch. The new developments in technology since then blows my mind and makes me marvel at the wonders of God's creation and the possibilities of the human mind. I pray that we can do as well in moving this universe toward peace and justice for all.
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