They say that you should get there one hour in advance. But I was wondering, how much of a traffic delay should I expect when driving there? Any other useful tips?
Quotehttps://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/757577518677303296[Bill] Gerst[enmeier]: still planning next Antares/Cygnus launch to ISS for Aug 22, but “some challenges” to overcome to meet that date.
https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/757577518677303296[Bill] Gerst[enmeier]: still planning next Antares/Cygnus launch to ISS for Aug 22, but “some challenges” to overcome to meet that date.
From the Update/Discussion thread:Quote from: spacepat_o on 07/25/2016 05:31 pmQuotehttps://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/757577518677303296[Bill] Gerst[enmeier]: still planning next Antares/Cygnus launch to ISS for Aug 22, but “some challenges” to overcome to meet that date.I might wait until I heard what these "challenges" are and what the status of overcoming them is before I put money down on airplane tickets and hotel rooms...
https://twitter.com/flatoday_jdean/status/763366112784515081Orbital ATK says 1st launch of ISS cargo from Wallops on redesigned Antares rocket pushed back about month to 2nd half of Sept.
Due to a variety of interrelated factors, including the company’s continuing processing, inspection and testing of the flight vehicle at Wallops Island, and NASA’s scheduling of crew activities on the International Space Station in preparation for upcoming cargo and crew launches, Orbital ATK is currently working with NASA to target a window in the second half of September for the launch of the OA-5 mission. A more specific launch date will be identified in the coming weeks.
Anyone else planning on watching OA-5? It's two weeks out, and haven't heard much since the NASA Social notice.As usual, jmsjr's excellent map:http://goo.gl/maps/7SDDvI'll probably be at Arbuckle unless I decide to try out the big telescope/mirror lens at the Old Ferry.-Bob
I just got this... not sure how it works... I think the first color is stage 1, the next stage 2, the third the post-burnout maneuvers (payload sep, C/CAM)ALso, some views from points of interest (make sure 3-D buildings are on)Courtesy Carlos Niederstraser, Orbital
Anyone going to the Old Ferry Dock for the launch tomorrow? I'll tweet my progress at @jsmjr
Quote from: jsmjr on 10/15/2016 04:36 pmAnyone going to the Old Ferry Dock for the launch tomorrow? I'll tweet my progress at @jsmjrI plan to be there tomorrow... I was going to shoot a few prelaunch shots from Arbuckle, but it sounds like that won't be an option.-Bob
Ok, got the last room for tonight at the EconLodge in Pocomoke City MD, so I'm driving down for the launch tonight. I'm hoping to get into Arbuckle before it is closed, but Old Ferry will be my backup. Hope you see some of you there!!