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1. Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Friday, 13-Oct-2023 13:28:09 UTC Bernie

   I'm here at Cape Canaveral for the Falcon Heavy launch that will carry NASA's Psyche probe in less than 1h.

   You can watch the unofficial livestream here:
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr6XMnH_7RE
   #spacex #falconheavy #psyche #space

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Friday, 13-Oct-2023 13:44:40 UTC Bernie

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     This isn't the best spot for the launch, but it's as close as you can get to the twin pads where the side boosters are expected to land a few minutes after launch 🤩

     Seeing rockets go up has become "normal" around here. Two of them landing at the same time is still a rare event.

     #spacex #falconheavy #psyche

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Friday, 13-Oct-2023 13:59:51 UTC Bernie

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     This viewing spot is a historic lighthouse, but we're not allowed to climb on top during the launch.

     Buildings are generally less safe than outdoor areas at close range, and this particular one was built in 1894.

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Friday, 13-Oct-2023 14:33:41 UTC Bernie

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     We are less than 3km away from the landing pads. It will be *LOUD*!

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Saturday, 14-Oct-2023 03:54:42 UTC Bernie

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     • Nonya Bidniss 🥥🌴

     @Nonya_Bidniss Hopefully we'll get to see Starship soon.

   • Nonya Bidniss 🥥🌴 (nonya_bidniss@mas.to)'s status on Saturday, 14-Oct-2023 03:54:43 UTC Nonya Bidniss 🥥🌴

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     @codewiz I had the opportunity to see a Falcon Heavy launch from close up early this year. It was truly mind blowing.