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Shuttle Launch from the Back Yard

Today’s launch of the space shuttle Discovery was our first attempt to view the ascent literally from our back yard. The shuttle was clearly visible for more than a minute, rising high above the horizon on a column of flame and smoke before disappearing behind a cloud shortly before solid rocket motor separation.

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One Response to “Shuttle Launch from the Back Yard”

  1. Daisy Verdoner Says:
    June 9th, 2008 at 3:02 am

    Hi all,
    Glad I found this site. I’ve been trying to find Anne-Marie. MARIZA is going to be in Boulder on April 22,2009. Wanna go? (come?)

    I am officially retired after last week. Doesn’t feel different yet, Feels like summer vacation.

    Hope all is well. regards,
    un abrazo,
    Daisy

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