Never seen a launch in person, but have seen it touch down at Edwards AFB many times. Most times within 200 yards of where I was based. Also have seen it ride the 747 piggyback to Florida a few times. That is awesome too. We manufacture the black carbon carbon wing leading edges, tail and nose shell here in Texas where I work.

Enjoy your launch because the shuttles time is almost up. We were told to shut down the manufacturing line in October of this year. Finishing up my career with 3 NASA projects. Space Station was my last one, but that was over 10 yrs ago now.