Rockets are so cool!




Living here in Ponce Inlet means we are less than 50 miles away from the Kennedy Space Center which has been very busy this summer with rocket launches.  In case you aren't space geeks like Dan and I, space launches are now being done by private sector companies like Space X in coordination with NASA.  There has been a tremendous focus on reducing the costs of space travel which has spurred the creation of booster rockets that actually return to earth and land right back on the launch pad they left from.  We've had the good fortune to see 3 launches to date and are excited every time we see/hear one.  Watching a rocket return is pretty awesome so if you haven't seen it yet and would like to check it out. Just click here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsVkWmv0_YU

Stay Curious!!!!


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