Space Shuttle from Airplane....

That's a great picture. I've been fortunate enough to see three shuttle launches from the air at night. Once in a 172, a Caravan, and a 177. Definitely some of my most memorable flying experiences.
 
Got to see it on Friday night... didn't know it at first but I was headed North-east and saw something moving among the stars, so I turned off the cabin lights and watched this little star fly from North to North-east then disappear. I checked the NASA website later and sure enough, that's where they said it would be!
 
NASA pays my employer to fly communications equipment up around the cape when there is a shuttle launch, I haven't been able to go yet but I hear it is incredible. I will see if I can find some pics of it.
 
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