February 25, 2012

PHOTO HUNT: LOUD

Friday, February 24, 2012 - 5:15 PM, Eastern Time, successful launch of an Atlas V rocket carrying a Navy communications satellite.  This satellite will orbit more than 22,000 miles above the earth, acting as a giant "cell phone tower".  This is the largest satellite ever launched by an Atlas rocket.  Having lived on the "Space Coast" of Florida for many years now, we have gotten very accustomed to LOUD noises ... the roar of shuttles launching into space, the twin sonic booms of their landings.  Left, a photo in the Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center ~ my granddaughter covers her ears as if these rockets might loudly launch at any moment! The Rocket Garden is a display area for unmanned rockets ~ the Atlas, the Delta, the Titans that lift into space from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.  Though the shuttle program has ended, these unmanned launches are still quite frequent ~ still very LOUD. 




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14 comments:

  1. HH and The BoysSaturday, February 25, 2012

    Have a good break.....

    pawhugs, Max

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  2. MariodacatSaturday, February 25, 2012

    It's so exciting. A hundred years ago M lived in Melbourne. That was back when they send up the unmanned shuttles. It was such a thrill to see one launched. Wish we could see one of these for real sometime.

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  3. Hannah and LucySaturday, February 25, 2012

    Enjoy your break.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  4. Jans Funny FarmSaturday, February 25, 2012

    ZH deserves a break. Perhaps she'll read the gardening book in the basket while she's on hiatus. :)

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  5. Laila and Angel MinchieSaturday, February 25, 2012

    Have a restful break and see you when you get back!

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  6. PattyskypantsSaturday, February 25, 2012

    xxoo Bhu & Patty

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  7. Andrea and the Celestial KittiesSaturday, February 25, 2012

    Have a good break! We'll be waiting for your return!

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  8. The Island CatsSaturday, February 25, 2012

    Have a good break!

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  9. LindaSaturday, February 25, 2012

    I lived in Altemonte Springs for a year loved it there. Got too see 2 launches.
    Have a relaxing break.
    Linda 7 Cinnamon

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  10. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeSaturday, February 25, 2012

    I've had the awesome pleasure once... from far away.
    Thanks for joining The Saturday PhotoHunt.
    I hope that doesn't mean you won't be able to 'DROP' by next Saturday...
    ♥ Sandi

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  11. Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq)Saturday, February 25, 2012

    Have a good vacation...

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  12. meowmeowmansSaturday, February 25, 2012

    Wow, that DOES sound loud! Have a great break friends. We love you!

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  13. The Florida FurkidsSaturday, February 25, 2012

    Mom and Dad are so silly. They heard the boomies and thought one of us was in the closet trying to get out. Later on Mom realized it was the rocket!!

    Enjoy your break!!

    The Florida Furkids

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  14. AnonymousSunday, February 26, 2012

    holy cannolis, teh noise from that must be bombastic!

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