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Watching a SpaceX Launch in Person
The speaker describes the surreal experience of being able to see a rocket launch from just a few hundred meters away and also seeing a city-like structure in the horizon. They also reflect on the privilege of being present during rocket launches of the Soviet Union and N1 and Saturn V eras.
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The joy of being able to witness giant rockets being launched from close quarters, seeing the atmospheric distortion, and feeling the power of the engines.
2:26:55 - 2:29:03 (02:08)
Summary
The joy of being able to witness giant rockets being launched from close quarters, seeing the atmospheric distortion, and feeling the power of the engines.
ChapterWatching a SpaceX Launch in Person
Episode#356 – Tim Dodd: SpaceX, Starship, Rocket Engines, and Future of Space Travel
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The SpaceX rockets make an unforgettable experience when seeing them rise up and leave the Earth's soil.
2:29:03 - 2:31:41 (02:37)
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The SpaceX rockets make an unforgettable experience when seeing them rise up and leave the Earth's soil. SN8, nine, 10, 11, and 15 have all successfully done suborbital hops, making it a high stakes endeavor.