STS133 Launch from KSC Press Clock (~3 miles) - Final launch of Discovery!
Channel: Jared Olson
Date: 2011-06-06

February 24, 2011 16:53:10
Viewed from next to the press clock - the last launch of Discovery on the STS133/ULF5 mission to the International Space Station.
This is at a distance of about 3 miles -  the closest possible viewing site. During the pan around at the start you can see the press trailers and bleachers, the Vehicle Assembly Building, and the press clock.

The sound and vibration are LOUD; they max out the mic! (0:38-1:05)

The cheers at 2:27 are for successful SRB separation.
Beautiful!