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Adeldor t1_j9vskyr wrote

Without question, for me it's Starship. If the concept ends up performing anywhere near expectation, this first launch will be a major step toward a revolution in orbital and deep space access, regardless of the flight's outcome.

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DealCommercial348 OP t1_j9vsyg5 wrote

I live in Boca Chica, Tx so this is near and dear to my heart. So pumped to see it fly

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Adeldor t1_j9vucpe wrote

I'm envious. I live in central Texas - a six hour drive away. We did visit the first day Remedios Ave was opened. Standing right before SN15 was thrilling. I believe I posted the first such pictures anywhere (for a "civilian," that is), here and here.

PS: Full Reddit post here.

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Osiris32 t1_j9xk9hm wrote

Man, I am jealous. Getting that close to those behemoths. The best I've had was visiting Canaveral in 2007 and seeing the Shuttle on the pad from like 2 miles away. And even that was a red letter day.

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x-ploretheinternet t1_j9xnhd4 wrote

You all jealous but I've never seen a rocket and don't live anywhere near a launch pad 😭 also: starship is definitely going to make me cry when it launches

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LucyEleanor t1_j9xdsbz wrote

I'm in dfw. Where's the launch?

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mfb- t1_j9xhnav wrote

At the southernmost end of the Texas coast, east of Brownsville.

The "when" is less clear. Maybe late March if we are lucky.

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Adeldor t1_j9yh7qk wrote

Boca Chica, near Brownsville. Currently sometime in March, but that's surely fluid.

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mrflippant t1_ja4voi9 wrote

Others have already responded that it's in Boca Chica; so I'll add that you can have a fantastic view of any Starship launch from South Padre Island.

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TestCampaign t1_j9zjanh wrote

How is it looking out each day and seeing the build and launch site?

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Mustang46L t1_j9vywlu wrote

Starship, because we get to see if it's gonna work or fail. It's important to know either way. Super excited if that damn thing lives up to the hype.

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SwiftTime00 t1_j9w6i1n wrote

If you mean whether or not the first launch works or fails, 100%. If you mean the program as a whole, your way off, but I don’t think that’s what you’re saying.

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