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ureout 04-23-2021 05:06 AM

great rocket launch
 
great view this morning of the rocket launch... first time I've ever witnessed the separation of the rocket stages so clearly.. then just being able to see stage 1 just slowly start to descend as stage 2 continued to the space station

TheLawnKing 04-23-2021 05:14 AM

That was the most spectacular launch I've ever seen. Perfectly clear conditions and the big circle as it went through thin clouds was amazing.

Sonny39 04-23-2021 05:23 AM

Agree

Cbriggi 04-23-2021 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ureout (Post 1933875)
great view this morning of the rocket launch... first time I've ever witnessed the separation of the rocket stages so clearly.. then just being able to see stage 1 just slowly start to descend as stage 2 continued to the space station

It was amazing! From main engine cut off and when second stage started - it was like a giant spotlight turned on in the sky! And seeing the fireworks of the first stage as it adjusted and descended was equally cool! My son works at SpaceX in Cali on third shift and he was watching outside the control room. Sent him pics of the spotlight and he hadn’t seen something like that either.

twoplanekid 04-23-2021 05:31 AM

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One could very clearly see the first stage separation and then it's return while the capsule (second stage) continued to climb. And, a picture of what remained in the sky for many minutes.

wrestle1 04-23-2021 05:31 AM

Spectacular
 
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Amazing sight

tvbound 04-23-2021 06:04 AM

Slashing the costs of space travel and future exploration, is a huge game changer. It's simply amazing to me, to be able to land a booster rocket on a drone recovery barge, so as to be able to reuse it later. Say what you will about Elon Musk, he's the closest thing we have in real life to Tony Stark.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr 04-23-2021 06:28 AM

I tried to video record it on my phone but all I got was a big orange ball.

I didn't notice the stages separating.

Stu from NYC 04-23-2021 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tvbound (Post 1933934)
Slashing the costs of space travel and future exploration, is a huge game changer. It's simply amazing to me, to be able to land a booster rocket on a drone recovery barge, so as to be able to reuse it later. Say what you will about Elon Musk, he's the closest thing we have in real life to Tony Stark.

Amazing visionary

Chi-Town 04-23-2021 08:09 AM

Thanks for the photos. Sorry I missed it.

asianthree 04-23-2021 09:04 AM

This was the best photo and video I have ever taken. Watching on TV, doesn’t compare to the incredible view site this morning

BobnBev 04-23-2021 07:50 PM

It was the world's biggest flashlight...awesome:bigbow:

DaleDivine 04-24-2021 04:54 AM

Most amazing launch I've ever witnessed.
:coolsmiley::boom::clap2:

La lamy 04-24-2021 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wrestle1 (Post 1933905)
Amazing sight

Fantastic pic!

La lamy 04-24-2021 05:33 AM

Dang I wish I'd gotten up earlier to see it. I thought it'd be the usual, but it sounds and looks like it wasn't the typical viewing. Loved the fact that it's a recycled rocket too. Crazy impressive.


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