....and a night launch as seen from Titusville.
Quote from: TJL on 09/28/2008 11:48 pm....and a night launch as seen from Titusville.STS-123?
Quote from: Ronsmytheiii on 09/29/2008 01:55 amQuote from: TJL on 09/28/2008 11:48 pm....and a night launch as seen from Titusville.STS-123?123night.jpg (162.86 KB, 1280x800 - viewed 14 times.)Did the filename give it away ?
Titusville...as shown.
What are the chances this launch will be rescheduled for the 14th instead of the 16th. I have a flight booked from Ireland for the 15th.
count me in too, also wanting to know if the semi traditional gathering to eat the day before launch is still going to happen[when n where etc]Also if anyone has any tips for camera settings for a night launch, all help is greatly accepted
To anyone interested in attending, just send me a PM and I'll start putting a plan together!
Got my 3 LTT With Lunch Tickets Cannot Wait to see this...Lets hope we have no more problems
Have you received a confirmation e-mail yet?
Quote from: rllacey on 10/08/2008 02:49 pm Have you received a confirmation e-mail yet?NO...
I am now thinking of buying my airline tickets... Should I wait untill the actually "move" endeavour to Pad;A? or should that be a flawless activity? just your opinions? thanks all-Jason
Right now, Nov 14 looks doable.
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 10/08/2008 04:04 pmRight now, Nov 14 looks doable.My daughter will be born on November 18 so inevitably launch will be the 18th.
Quote from: OV-106 on 10/08/2008 04:11 pmQuote from: Chris Bergin on 10/08/2008 04:04 pmRight now, Nov 14 looks doable.My daughter will be born on November 18 so inevitably launch will be the 18th. He, he. In my experience, daughters rarely come in on plan either. Any chance you're calling her Endeavour?
Does anybody have any ideas of where I could some how get the tickets.
I guess I was lucky. I got online immediately at 9 AM and was able to get a ticket. Less than 5 minutes later I checked again and they were sold out. I see a few other NSF members here got tickets also. Hope to see you there.I am still hoping I get a pass from my senator's office. I bought the ticket today as a back up in case that other option does not work out. If I do get the other pass I might have a space ticket. We'll see how that goes.
Do you think my Florida Senator would be able to?I sort of know one.
Anyone know how far in advance you have to be there?
Do they assign you to a particular bus?
If anyone can fill me in with some info I appreciate it.
Quote from: TNCMAXQ on 10/12/2008 08:59 am If anyone can fill me in with some info I appreciate it. This may help others. A fellow I met during the STS-123 launch put together a nice trip report on experiencing a shuttle launch. This may answer yours and others questions. Also, he was able to get an inside tour of the center. Check it out.http://lazytoad.com/travel/florida/sts123/index.html
Any idea for a 7:55 pm launch about what time they will be closing the gates for arrival?
I have a ticket to view from the visitors center. My question is can you walk to the causeway or is this not allowed. If not would I be better off not using ticket and view from Titusville so I can see the "whole" launch from pad?
Quote from: trebloc on 10/16/2008 07:39 amI have a ticket to view from the visitors center. My question is can you walk to the causeway or is this not allowed. If not would I be better off not using ticket and view from Titusville so I can see the "whole" launch from pad?not allowed
Quote from: Jim on 10/16/2008 10:44 amQuote from: trebloc on 10/16/2008 07:39 amI have a ticket to view from the visitors center. My question is can you walk to the causeway or is this not allowed. If not would I be better off not using ticket and view from Titusville so I can see the "whole" launch from pad?not allowedThanks, I guessed that but just thought it might be possible!
Maybe I'll try the two minute beat-the-clock drill to purchase tickets when they come out for the next launch.
I just found out that NASA told my Congressional Representative that there are no more Congressional tickets for STS-126. I had asked for STS-125 and when I found out in the second week of September that Congressional tickets were closed out for STS-125, I asked for the next flight, STS-126, as the NASA contact suggested. Perhaps many STS-125 Congressional ticker holders were switched to STS-126, as someone mentioned earlier in this (or the 125 thread).How do I ask for tickets to the next flight when there is so much uncertainty about which flight is next? (Rhetorical question.) Sigh.Maybe I'll try the two minute beat-the-clock drill to purchase tickets when they come out for the next launch.all the best,bob
Hello everyone I was just wondering if the NASA Up Close Tour is open the day before launch? If not what about the regular bus tour? If these are both closed the day before launch then when do they close to begin with?Thanks
Sorry if this has been asked already but what frequencies should I listen in on on my radio/scanner to catch the countdown from titusville?
Anyone that can help out with camera settings for the night launch would be appreciated. Night shots are a bit tricky and I wouldn't want to pass up using all our fellow pro's on the site
Anyone that can help out with camera settings for the night launch would be appreciated.
I'd suggest contacting Ben Cooper through his site www.LaunchPhotography.com -- when it comes to "pros" in the field of shuttle photography, there are few who can match his expertise. (Of course I try, but in all sincerity, his guidance has made me a better photographer.)
Some quick / simple questions to any Forida residents. I will be flying into Orlando on the 13th and renting a car to drive to Titusville.1. How much is the toll on the drive over? I need to get some US currency change.2. I have not been to the states in nearly 25 years, what is the story with tipping? How much is expected?3. Shop prices are displayed without Tax! is this true? Or do they show price with tax?4. Would it be better to drive to the river front to watch Launch in Titusville or get a cab from the hotel?Thanks in advance.TC
Quote from: trebloc on 10/27/2008 08:51 pmSome quick / simple questions to any Forida residents. I will be flying into Orlando on the 13th and renting a car to drive to Titusville.1. How much is the toll on the drive over? I need to get some US currency change.1. I'd plan on spending about $5 on tolls for the drive from Orlando to Titiusville. It may not be that much, but it's a good amount to plan for.
Some quick / simple questions to any Forida residents. I will be flying into Orlando on the 13th and renting a car to drive to Titusville.1. How much is the toll on the drive over? I need to get some US currency change.
3. Shop prices and menu prices are displayed without tax.
There's nothing equivalent in the US to a Value Add Tax. Instead every local government adds something on. Especially in Florida, they love to hit tourists, as easy to tax without a voice to complain or vote against the politicians.
Don't plan it like that...leaving one day before and getting back one day after. As Ford said, you don't know that it's going to launch on a certain day until booster ignition.Give yourself a few days in Florida in case there's a scrub or two.Also...regarding Florida tolls...I doubt this particular one is, but I've noticed quite a few tolls in Florida are exact-change only (no attendants at the booths). Meaning you need a lot of quarters. That always surprising to me as every toll I've ever been through in the northeast is much different.
Well i hope that someone answers the question about the return viewing location of the SRB's? But also, how far is the LTT Causeway for viewing? how far from the shuttle on pad 39A? Also, How many people would you all "guess" are allowed to have the LTT tickets? Thanks All
Pretty sure that was done as a special promotion.The air show is not doing anything of the sort that I have heard of.
Does anyone have any night launches seen from Titusville pictures zoomed and not zoomed
Quote from: chezbippy12 on 11/03/2008 06:56 pmWell i hope that someone answers the question about the return viewing location of the SRB's? But also, how far is the LTT Causeway for viewing? how far from the shuttle on pad 39A? Also, How many people would you all "guess" are allowed to have the LTT tickets? Thanks AllAnother spot to catch the recovery ships returning to CCAFS is at the Canaveral Lock west of the 401 bridge. Observation area is open 6am-9pm. But as Jim said it's hard to determine exactly when they'll be coming through the port.Depending on where you are on the causeway, it's about 6.5-7 miles from Pad A. Somewhere I heard there's about 5000 people on the causeway to watch a launch. That includes KSC employees, NASA guests, etc. I'm not sure exactly how many are from LTT sales but I would guess about 2500.
Quote from: jacqmans on 11/10/2008 02:07 amIs it possible to watch the launch from there. It looks unbelievably close.If so what is the address.Thanks
Is it possible to watch the launch from there. It looks unbelievably close.If so what is the address.Thanks
I'm giong to Florida on friday the 14th.I will land in Miami an hour after teh launch, so maybe I can see the launch at the plane.I try to take som pictures if I can see it.
Photos taken today at KSC by me
Quote from: jacqmans on 11/11/2008 02:48 amPhotos taken today at KSC by mewow, were you by chance on the 9:50 tour or later? cause we were there too
Quote from: astrobrian on 11/11/2008 12:20 pmQuote from: jacqmans on 11/11/2008 02:48 amPhotos taken today at KSC by mewow, were you by chance on the 9:50 tour or later? cause we were there tooI had the 10.20 bus tour (up close tour)...
I guess KCS visitor centre is going to be closed on Friday unless you have a viewing ticket. If launch is delayed to saturday and then sunday, will the visitor center remain closed to visits?
I believe that's the location of Spaceview Park. Good location, but probably going to be packed, especially seeing as it's a Friday night.Just go to Titusville and go down US1. Pull in anywhere along the water that you can see the pads from. View is good from pretty much anywhere in Titusville.
STS-126 in Google Earth
Do you have any capability to calculate how far away MECO will be visible from?I've seen sighting tracks in the past that put me either right on the edge of or outside of it (I'm in Buffalo NY).I could get a very clear view of the low eastern sky.
Sorry I can't find a copy right now, but a web site - I believe space.com, had a map of visibility of an ISS shuttle launch a few launches ago. I've seen several night STS launches as a bright point of light low in the southeast from about T+5 min to MECO, from just north of NYC. I think Buffalo, NY was at the edge of the visibility area. An altavista image search may turn it up.
Quote from: bkellysky on 11/14/2008 12:29 amSorry I can't find a copy right now, but a web site - I believe space.com, had a map of visibility of an ISS shuttle launch a few launches ago. I've seen several night STS launches as a bright point of light low in the southeast from about T+5 min to MECO, from just north of NYC. I think Buffalo, NY was at the edge of the visibility area. An altavista image search may turn it up.Yep, I bookmarked that sucker ...http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/061205_shuttle_spotting.htmlhttp://a52.g.akamaitech.net/f/52/827/1d/www.space.com/images/061205_shuttle_vismap_02.jpgThat's the visibility for a shuttle launch to the high-inclination ISS orbit (51.6 deg). Non-ISS launches (e.g. to Hubble) go to low-inclination orbit (28.5 deg) and are much harder to see.Postalworker, the view you describe was probably one of the latter. This launch to ISS should be well up over the horizon for you.
I live 1hr west of Kissimmee and will be leaving my house, headed for Space View Park, no later than 2pm. I figure it will take 2hrs to get there, is that early enough to get a parking spot a the park? Thanks for any info!
Quote from: MTAS on 11/14/2008 05:03 amI live 1hr west of Kissimmee and will be leaving my house, headed for Space View Park, no later than 2pm. I figure it will take 2hrs to get there, is that early enough to get a parking spot a the park? Thanks for any info!I doubt it. it fills up pretty early as that is a prime spot. But I'm not really sure since I'm usually watching it from the turn basin by the VAB. Sorry, just had to throw that in there
Heck, they don't even give many passes to the employees. We have a drawing every launch. I just happen to be working on Red Crew and re-entry tomorrow, or should I say later today.
You'll definitely hear it good, don't know if you'll feel the ground or not. Not sure how it is by the river. The launches that I'm not working, I'm usually watching at home on HDNet, then go outside when it gets some altitude.
We do, but it can be frowned upon. For one, we aren't supposed to use our badges for entry to the center for personal use. Second, one of the things that came out of the Columbia investigation was a re-evaluation of the danger at launch time to people watching on the space center. NASA decided to limit the risk as much as possible and set guidelines on the number of personel and civilians allowed to be on the center at launch. This is why it is so much harder to get launch passes for the causeway and turn basin these days, much smaller number available. But many of us employees are guilty of waiting over a few hours past our shift to watch launch .
Really nice picture on the front page of SpaceWeather.com this morning.http://www.spaceweather.com/
Here are a couple of mine (taken from about 3 miles out)..Enjoy.The link is to a picture from March...just wanted to show the different angle from directly South of the Pad (4 miles south)http://www.airliners.net/photo/NASA/Rockwell-Space-Shuttle/1403876/L/
Tentatively landing Rwy 4. Public viewing area is going to be looking right into the sun