So I Saw This Last night

First launch of the small shuttle, the unmanned X-37B

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1268138/X-37B-unmanned-space-shuttle-launched-tonight.html

I happened to catch the launch last
night from my driveway. Conditions were perfect and perhaps the best
launch I have ever seen. Engine flames and con trail up to first stage
separation and the falling section or sections kept twinkling on and off
probably due to reflected sunlight. Then engine flames with no con
trails up to second stage separation and again twinkling, falling spent
shells. Spectacular.

Of course my camera and binoculars were
inside. I didnt want to take the chance of missing what I was seeing to
go get them.

Sometimes you just have to WATCH!

Sounds like it was awesome!

that's great you saw it, I'd like to see a launch someday

Hey that's FANTASTIC Max !!! Seeing a launch like
that in person must be THE best. Your discription of it
all, almost made me feel like I was there ! I'm glad
you got to see it. Thanks for the link also !