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Topic: Photo of the week 688 (December 30, 2017)
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heng44 Member Posts: 3387 From: Netherlands Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 12-30-2017 03:27 AM
The STS-134 launch on May 16, 2011, as seen from the Senatobia-1 balloon at 64,000 ft. altitude. Happy New Year! |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 12-30-2017 03:48 AM
Great shot!Happy New Year and all the best, Ed. |
Tom Member Posts: 1597 From: New York Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-30-2017 09:49 AM
Great shot, Ed... Happy New Year!Balloon was definitely north of KSC... would you know how far north of the launch site it was? |
Buel Member Posts: 649 From: UK Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 12-30-2017 01:12 PM
Incredible!Yes, Happy New Year to you, Ed. You’ve kept us all amazed with your photos! |
heng44 Member Posts: 3387 From: Netherlands Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 12-30-2017 02:10 PM
quote: Originally posted by Tom: ...would you know how far north of the launch site it was?
All I know is that the balloon was launched near Bronson, FL. on May 16, 2011, at 7:45 a.m. EST and touched down near Pierson, FL. after travelling 130 miles in 2hrs 30mins. |