ARES 1-X launched on schedule at 11:30 EST - a perfect flight.
Does that ever bring back memories of my years at Cape Kennedy and downrange. Just watching on NASA TV I could feel the familiar tension building as the telemetry systems were brought on line and the vehicle took command of its own destiny.
I miss it.
[Update] Liftoff.
Image via CNN.
[Second update] Slide show of ARES 1-X launch here.