CRS-21 Launch Wrap-Up & Booster Return

So, CRS-21 launched this morning from LC-39A, and the view from Playalinda Beach was glorious…

You know what kicks ass? Getting the shot you wanted even though you only realized you wanted it 15 minutes before launch and needed a bathroom break at 10 minutes til.

This is just a crop, btw 🙂 pic.twitter.com/qLO9FJfKvx

— Queer Wrath Moo (Lupi) 🌻🛡️🏳️‍🌈 (@aWildLupiDragon) December 6, 2020

Derek Wise, who was standing a few yards to our left, has this wonderful depiction of the experience:

A beautiful launch by @SpaceX this morning. CRS-21 is delivering nearly 3,000kg of cargo to the @Space_Station pic.twitter.com/Sj82BRdAnw

— Derek Wise (@derekiswise) December 6, 2020

Jared-Base got some great shots from the Max Brewer Bridge:

Liftoff – #CRS21
High Res: https://t.co/kUkMYMonCm pic.twitter.com/kTQIEvgp64

— Jared-Base (@baserunner0723) December 6, 2020

More stellar coverage and amazing photos & videos can be found by checking out the Launch Rats Twitter Lists.

With the launch done, attention now turns to the return of its booster to Port Canaveral aboard the drone ship, Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY). As usual, Gavin (SpaceXFleet) has the info on this:

B1058.4 has been secured onboard OCISLY droneship and departed from the CRS-21 LZ!

Elsewhere, JRTI droneship is well underway towards the SXM-7 LZ.

Support ship GO Quest will soon peel away from OCISLY and head straight to the SXM-7 LZ. Busy times. 💪 pic.twitter.com/3eKzlOjDu3

— Gavin – SpaceXFleet.com (@SpaceXFleet) December 7, 2020

If you’re going to be in town for a bit, keep an eye on the SpaceXFleet Twitter page for updates – a booster’s return to port is not a thing to be missed!

After that, the next big thing will be on December 10th, when… at least one? rocket? is launching? Stay tuned, folks, ‘cuz in the Space Coast launch world, there’s always something going on.