Launch!

Falcon 9 successfully launched this morning. One of my favorite memories as a child was going to see STS-9, the first working (non test flight) mission for the Space Shuttle. I can trace a lot of my interest in science and especially space science to going to see that launch. I am still not sure how Dad managed to get those passes to see that launch. As sad as I am to see those craft grounded, I was thrilled to watch the launch this morning (well, part of it, I woke up in time to see the second stage firing). I wish Falcon 9 and SpaceX all the best, and hope to be bringing Andy to one of their launches soon.