Question For Space Shuttle Launch Veterans

[Lisa loves Pooh]

This is the first launch we'll see in person. I can't wait!! DH's coworkers recommended that we drive to a beach near Canaveral. It's supposed to have a direct view of the launch pad. That's the plan for right now, anyways.

As for the May 15th date, that's a "not earlier than" date rather than an exact launch date. I know that they delayed a rocket launch recently (by one day) with only like 3 minutes left to launch. DH was so disappointed, LOL! It was the first time we'd ever seen a rocket launch.

Chrissy--just FYI--the launch will be beautiful from your front or back yard (depending on the direction hour house faces). We watch them from either location (we face east or west)--countdown on television and then step outside as it lifts up above the houses.


Launches are ALWAYS worth any trip

 

[legs22]

NASA has moved the targeted launch date from May 15 to May 22.Soon after the postponement announcement,NASA released a launch time!It is 01:03:49 PM.I have changed my resort reservation from May 14-16 to May 21-23.How unusual is it to have more than one postponement for a launch?I would think that once a launch time is determined,weather problems would be the main concern.Is that correct?Thanks.

They also had a launch time with the May 15 date. I believe it was 4:15 pm.

 

[chrissyk]

Chrissy--just FYI--the launch will be beautiful from your front or back yard (depending on the direction hour house faces). We watch them from either location (we face east or west)--countdown on television and then step outside as it lifts up above the houses.


Launches are ALWAYS worth any trip

The house faces due north Our plan for now is that we're going walk to the beach to watch the launch, though. Won't the view be even better from the beach? I was sooooo bummed to hear that the launch was postponed last week DH and I are really excited for this!

 

[WEDWDW]

Thanks everyone for the replies.I cancelled my trip when NASA announced the postponement.I will be at WDW July1-9 however.A Delta 2 launch is targeted for July 1.Would it be worth driving to Cape Canaveral for that launch or should I just try to see what is visible from WDW?Thanks.