Last nightime shuttle launch Sunday!!!

[P.I. Squirrel]

To all the folks staying at a resort Sunday morning, it will be well worth it to catch what will likely be the very last night time shuttle launch. There are only 4 launches scheduled after this one, and they are all day launches.

The shuttle will launch at 4:39:44 a.m. EST Sunday morning. From the resorts, look about 10 degrees north of due east. The shuttle will become visible about 25 seconds after launch.

Also, those along the Eastern seaboard can see it as well. The direction of liftoff this time takes it well north of its usual flight path, since the course is to meet the space station.

Here is a map from Space.com:

 

[Flight]

I will be watching. The launch of the Space Shuttle is spectacular!

Sadly, many people growing up may no longer have the opportunity to see rockets with people on board launched into space.

 

[DisFhan]

I will be down at the coast to watch...Might be the last time for me to catch the shuttle...

 

[natale1980]

Don't forget to get the best view... go as far as you can left and look up right into the sky.

-nat

 

[zulemara]

Don't forget to get the best view... go as far as you can left and look up right into the sky.

-nat

I was totally gonna come here and quote that from bawb lol.


I will be attending a concert tonight, so it works out well to just stay up and watch the shuttle launch. I'm gonna try to get out to the coast for my first up close launch experience AND my first and only night launch experience. It should be well worth it.