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The VAB is the closest to the pad anyone can physically be at launch time. Even the launch support crew drive back to the VAB before final countdown begins.<\/p>\n

It takes a few seconds for the shockwave to hit – when it does you can feel it in your bones. The whole roof of the building feels like jello and the only sound you can hear is a loud crackling thunder.<\/p>\n

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