Comments on: Sonic booms recorded as Space Shuttle Atlantis breaks sound barrier upon re-entry

By: diem

diem — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:13:36 +0000

I grew up just outside of Edwards Air Force Base, and sonic booms were a constant feature in the late 70’s/early 80’s. They also used to land the space shuttle and haul it back to Plant 42 on a flatbed on the street in front of mny house. Imagine seeing the space shuttle 20 feet away moving 3 mph with very little security at 7 years old. Very very cool.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:45:32 +0000

Cool , I’m in Orlando for work but I missed it this morning. My building’s walls are too thick.. I went outside at the supposed time, but I heard it was kind of late so I went in too early.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:03:22 +0000

Very nice.
I’m in Naples for the winter. The sonic boom woke me up this morning, and I wondered what caused it.
Thanks for recording it!