Before we move further up the coast to Amelia Island, which would be 200 miles away, we wanted to try one more time to view a live launch from the space center. Last night, we succeeded. It’s fascinating to listen on our phone to the countdown and watch the rocket lift off.

The SpaceX launch last night had been postponed from last week and there was no guarantee that this one would be successful. There are so many variables that have to be perfect for the launch to proceed that it’s amazing they ever happen.

This rocket carried 60 small satellites that will begin SpaceX’s plan to eventually offer broadband internet coverage to anyone in the world. I think four more launches will be required to get enough satellites in orbit to accomplish this.