I get all excited when the space shuttle launches as the local Public Access channel brings us Nasa TV so I usually get a tape ready and have it cocked an loaded so when they point the camera towards earth I can hit the old record button.
I just wish my local cable operator has Tech TV then I would be in seventh heaven. I have refused to upgrade to a digital cable box and have a basic subscription as it is my way of protesting piss poor cable programming.
Anyway the shuttle is up there to deliver a fresh crew to the ISS and another 14 ton truss. Lots of money being spent but well worth the investment if you as me. [NASA]