Bob who know this I bet - shuttle to shuttle launch?

[parrotheadlois]

It's official: STS-125/Atlantis is now due to lift off on Oct. 14 at 10:19pm EDT. STS-126/Endeavour is now due to lift off Nov. 16 at 7:07pm EST.

drat ):

I thought they weren't going to do night launches any more?

 

[Jmee]

Actually I've seen a night launch from my in-laws yard in Merritt Island (Between Cocoa Beach and the Port) and it was totally amazing! You could see it hundreds of miles up - I'm sure much further than you would be able to during the day. You can feel the rumble in the ground as well. If you are interested in that sort of thing it is worth a little trouble - for many of us a once-in-a-lifetime thing that you will always remember. Either way I hope you enjoy your trip!

 

[Dian-er]

As far as I know, there aren't any shuttles from Disney over to the Space Center.
If you take 528 east, it goes straight to the coast (get there by going norht on 417 off the Osceola parkway). There is a causeway over the river & inland water way. Along that causeway, there are places to pull off along the side of the road & park along the water (going out, you want to be on the left side of the road-there are turn-arounds for that). From there, you can see the assembly building & will have a great view of the launch.
Go early, pack a picnic, plan to relax there before the launch. Bring a fishing rod if you do that sort of thing. Watch for dolphins, manatees, & lots of birds. Do a license plate contest to see how many different states you can see.
This is where Bob & I usually went to watch the shuttles go up. the last one he reported on, he went with our friend Majk (pronounced Mike-don't ask) & they paid to be in the viewing area at the visitor center parking lot. i didn't go, too late & had to work.
Hope this helps. Dian-er

 

[parrotheadlois]

I was so looking forward to going! I was so psyched. Stop at Walmarts, buy cheap chairs, stop at Publix, buy great sandwiches (we love Publix sandwiches). Now that it's been rescheduled, we'll be back in New Jersey ):

sigh

Thanks for your great advice Dianer, BP and Jmee.

 

[Renysmom]

We will be on the last night of our 4 nights cruise (castaway cay day). Do you think we will be able to see it?

 

[miss missy]

Bob did write a review BLOG about his shuttle launch:

http://www.disunplugged.com/2008/03/15/shuttle-launch-bob-blog-entry/



Oh Man I miss him

 

[LilGMom]

It's official: STS-125/Atlantis is now due to lift off on Oct. 14 at 10:19pm EDT. STS-126/Endeavour is now due to lift off Nov. 16 at 7:07pm EST.

Thanks for the info. I must say that I love the pictures on your website!!!

 

[parrotheadlois]

We will be on the last night of our 4 nights cruise (castaway cay day). Do you think we will be able to see it?

Can you imagine? Fireworks and a shuttle launch. Oh, I am so jealous

 

[BPCooper]

Tickets to view the STS-126 launch from the NASA Causeway and KSC Visitor Complex will go on-sale at 9:00 a.m. EDT, Wednesday, October 8 at:

http://www.ksctickets.com/ltt.html

...as well as by phone at 321-449-4400.

Launch ticket orders cannot be placed via email or by leaving a voice mail message. You must place your order online or by speaking to a reservation agent.

STS-126 is targeted to launch on November 14 at 7:55 p.m. EDT on a logistics, supply & repair mission to the International Space Station.

 

[djlexus]

In Titusville fl there is space view park which is directly across from the launch site. They have speakers set up with the adio from the launch
all the news crews will be there. Its awesome they also have booths set up selling food and shuttle stuff. Its right on the water if u get there early u can get a good spot id say 2 to 3 hours early would get u a good one. Let me know if u have any other questions.