I lived in Cape Canaveral during the shuttle years and saw all but 5 launches in person. My two other sisters and I happened to be in Augusta, GA visiting my third sister that day. As we were getting ready to leave, I remembered the launch was just minutes away and decided to watch it on TV before we left.

When it exploded, I didn't understand at first that the shuttle exploded. My first thought was that it sure looked different on TV. Then it sunk in what was really happening. I couldn't believe what was happening.

It was time to leave and go back home. We got into the car and I drove for about 10 minutes thinking about what I just saw. Then it hit me. I had to pull over and cried until I was able to proceed.

Seven months later, people were finding small pieces of debris washing up on the shores of Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach.

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Live Port Canaveral Cam

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I didn't see it live, but saw it on the news on a small CRT TV in PA.

Up until 9/11, that was the defining TV live event of my life.

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A Space X booster from the last launch brought into the port. Not sure how long it will remain there until they transport it back to KSC. If we're lucky we might be able to catch them loading it up for transport.

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I was watching a discovery show….I think their newer Bermuda Triangle show, and they found a HUGE piece of the shuttle recently.