Rocket Launches from Cape Canaveral

By
Real Estate Agent with TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE

Somethings never get old and one of those things are rocket launches from Cape Canaveral.  I live about 100 miles from the Cape and love walking outside and watching the launches.  I have an app “Launch Console” which has some pretty cool features.  First is the “Countdown” that shows the next launch in days, hours and minutes.  Next is “Upcoming Missions” which describes what is scheduled for launch, another feature that is handy they have a live stream so you can watch the countdown and launch and in my case I have maybe 15 to 20 seconds to be in place to view and take pictures.  Finally, a compass showing which way you should look for the launch.  I have mine set for alerts so I know when I need to get outside.

As a youngster, I remember watching rocket launches from Cape Canaveral on our Black and White TV.  Couple of things I recall, first the rockets and how powerful they looked, secondly sitting in Pennsylvania in the middle of winter seeing people in short sleeve shirts.  So, this evening I got to walk outside in shorts, polo shirt and flip flops and watch the launch from my own yard!  Must admitted it was a bit chilly at 8:32 pm, 65 degrees!

Dick Betts, REALTOR®

The Betts Team

Touchstone Real Estate

The Villages, Florida

717-860-3107 cell

Dick@DickBetts.com

 

Comments (16)

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dick. Had together the rub in with announcing items at 65 after 8 in the evening. Lucky you! Enjoy your day.

Feb 07, 2023 04:15 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Thanks Wayne Martin hey I am just sharing the main reason move to Florida, the weather.  Hopefully somebody up north reads this and says I want that!  Marketing my friend, marketing!

Feb 07, 2023 04:24 AM
Brian England
Arizona Focus Realty - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I love that SpaceX is launching rockets weekly, it is becoming fairly common and it is cool.

Feb 07, 2023 04:34 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Brian England Best is the night launches for the Falcon 9 Heavy, they really light up the sky!

Feb 07, 2023 04:48 AM
Brian England

I would love to see it

Feb 07, 2023 06:20 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR® - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Oh brrrrr, 65º! I'm so happy to hear you survived! haha

Feb 07, 2023 04:53 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Hey! Kat Palmiotti don't ruin my childhood dream! Little boy sitting on the floor in the middle of winter in PA seeing people enjoying warm weather.  Little later in life seeing my first Palm tree up close in person and now today standing outside in February in shorts with a beer in my hand.  Anyway I was thinking of you for that last sentence!!!

Feb 07, 2023 05:12 AM
Kat Palmiotti

I knew it!

Feb 07, 2023 05:28 AM
Ed Silva
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

We have never be able to schedule a vacation to FL to watch a blast off live. I'm sure it is a thrill.

Feb 07, 2023 05:20 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

 Happy Taco Tuesday, make it a great day and sell a house. Bill 

Feb 07, 2023 05:41 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Ed Silva the schedule for launching is 3 or 4 a month so you need to make a plan and while here stop by!

Feb 07, 2023 06:23 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Hey Bill Salvatore - East Valley happy taco Tuesday to you make it a great day!

Feb 07, 2023 06:24 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Dick,

I'm sure watching the rocket launches is such a treat and glad it is a reality for you now living in The Villages!

Feb 07, 2023 06:44 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Thanks Dorie Dillard Austin TX and the launch schedule is getting busier so about 3 or 4 a month!

Feb 07, 2023 06:51 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dick, when I was in Melbourne in November, there was a launch, but it was delayed (in the middle of the night) and missed it.    

Feb 07, 2023 08:52 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Sorry to hear Joan Cox there are a great sight and being in Melbourne even better!

Feb 07, 2023 06:35 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

so cool you get to watch quite literally from your own backyard! Probably a vast improvement from watching on TV (especially given how the picture used to look back in the day)

Feb 10, 2023 09:15 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Lise Howe very true walk outside when count down hits 30 seconds, get in position and take pictures!

Feb 10, 2023 09:44 AM