This audio was recorded from the kennedy Center Visitor's Complex on July 8, 2011 about 7 miles from Launch Complex 39A.

01 Space Shuttle Launch 20110708.mp3 is audio recorded during the 9 minute hold and includes two astronauts giving their thoughts. Duration is 16 minutes.

02 Space Shuttle Launch 20110708.mp3 is audio recorded at the end of the 9-minute hold, so beginning with 5 minutes left until launch. The recording continues through launch and Atlantis's entry into orbit. Duration is 24 minutes.