Below is a copy of a previous thread from a couple of years ago it is a great video of a night launch from here in The Villages. Thanks to Mr Rietz for doing this.
Originally Posted by JRietz
For those who missed the night launch last December (and what you can see from your front yard!), I video taped it. It does take about 60 seconds to clear the horizon, so be patient. I was not ready for the initial glow from about 90 miles away.
http://www.think-different.com/video...es/shuttle.php
Enjoy...
Also an interesting article about a Villages resident who worked on many shuttles. There several retired NASA employees living in The Villages and they are very interesting to talk to.
http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/a...ews/news01.txt