STS 79 Launch Kennedy LC-39A

Describe one of your favorite moments.

I was very fortunate to see the launch of a space shuttle.

STS-79 mission patch

The date was 16th September 1996 and the launch was the 17th launch of the space shuttle Atlantis as STS-79. Its mission was to dock with the Russian space station Mir, and to deliver equipment and supplies and relief personnel.

I was fortunate that we were holidaying in Florida at the time, so it all blended in just lovely.

We had travelled to KSC a few days prior to launch and did the full touristy thing, we went back a few days later in the very early hours of the morning to watch the launch and were not disappointed. It truly is a moment that will stay in my mind forever.

Happy day to you all

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