Author Topic: STS-135 Atlantis: Viewing (Going to launch, tickets, events, landing, etc.) (Read 551160 times)

LoveMrEd · « **Reply #120 on:** 05/27/2011 06:37 pm »

Quote from: craigcocca on 05/27/2011 04:41 pm

Is there a beta angle cutout for this mission? I tried searching the forums, and also looked at SFN, Bill Harwood's site on CBS News, and NASA, but couldn't find that information anywhere. I'm mainly interested in finding out if there is a "drop-dead" date by which 135 needs to get off the ground in July.

That's in the processing thread---

psloss · « **Reply #121 on:** 05/27/2011 06:42 pm »

Quote from: craigcocca on 05/27/2011 04:41 pm

Is there a beta angle cutout for this mission? I tried searching the forums, and also looked at SFN, Bill Harwood's site on CBS News, and NASA, but couldn't find that information anywhere. I'm mainly interested in finding out if there is a "drop-dead" date by which 135 needs to get off the ground in July.

Closest beta angle cutout is I think approximately the first two weeks of August. (This question has been asked before in this thread, maybe more than once. Edit: nope, not yet. So correction: this question will eventually be asked in this thread more than once.)

WRT to a drop-dead date, SOMD AA Bill Gerstenmaier was asked about this and I believe he said something to the effect that there isn't one. At least, not yet.

msc · « **Reply #122 on:** 05/27/2011 07:39 pm »

Quote from: psloss on 05/27/2011 06:42 pm

(This question has been asked before in this thread, maybe more than once. Edit: nope, not yet. So correction: this question will eventually be asked in this thread more than once.)

LOL!

msc · « **Reply #123 on:** 05/27/2011 07:44 pm »

Quote from: Furner on 05/26/2011 10:24 pm

I dont know if there is alot of interest in contributing to it, but I am thinking about starting a wiki for launch viewing info because so many people seem to come seeking the same information.
Things I would like to put in it would be different viewing options, photography tips, details about logistics for different viewing options, launch windows, and so on.

I would be glad to provide the hosting and whatnot. Ill probably try to set something up tonight and post details if others want to contribute.

What about a comprehensive post in this thread with all that basic information? Think there's too much info for a single post?

As the info changes changes (some of it may - like launch date and windows; most of it will not) or becomes more detailed, then you can edit the post. Then everyone else can just refer others to, or link to, that post.

No cost to you, *probably* less work for you, and the info stays local to NSF. Just a thought.

LoveMrEd · « **Reply #124 on:** 05/27/2011 07:50 pm »

Quote from: msc on 05/27/2011 07:39 pm

Quote from: psloss on 05/27/2011 06:42 pm
(This question has been asked before in this thread, maybe more than once. Edit: nope, not yet. So correction: this question will eventually be asked in this thread more than once.)

LOL!

From processing thread:

robertross
Re: STS-135 Processing Latest (OPF)
« Reply #307 on: 05/18/2011 02:40 PM » --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quote from: janmb on 05/18/2011 12:41 PM
"Given that the launch ends up targeting July 12 (or 10th as has also been mentioned), does anyone have any info at all yet about how many days would likely be available for launch?
I assume there are no beta cutoffs to worry about in that part of the calendar, but traffic is probably a topic - like always."

Launch window is June 28th to July 30th
Beta cutout is July 31st - Aug 15th.

Keyman · « **Reply #125 on:** 05/27/2011 09:02 pm »

Quote from: shuttlefanatic on 05/26/2011 01:17 pm

Quote from: NCC on 05/18/2011 05:24 am
Did I miss the boat already?
Literally just got the KSC email - ticket registration online from May 30 at 9:00 a.m. ET through June 5, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. ET...

Forgive the newbie...and I've been traveling.

So if we haven't received an email by now, we have now missed that boat, or is 5/30-6/5 the time in which we sign up?

robertross · « **Reply #126 on:** 05/27/2011 09:09 pm »

Quote from: Keyman on 05/27/2011 09:02 pm

Quote from: shuttlefanatic on 05/26/2011 01:17 pm
Quote from: NCC on 05/18/2011 05:24 am
Did I miss the boat already?
Literally just got the KSC email - ticket registration online from May 30 at 9:00 a.m. ET through June 5, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. ET...
Forgive the newbie...and I've been traveling.

So if we haven't received an email by now, we have now missed that boat, or is 5/30-6/5 the time in which we sign up?

That is when you sign up for a chance at the lottery. If you THEN get an e-mail to participate in the lottery, you will be given another date & time for THAT process.

Keyman · « **Reply #127 on:** 05/27/2011 09:20 pm »

Quote from: robertross on 05/27/2011 09:09 pm

Quote from: Keyman on 05/27/2011 09:02 pm
Quote from: shuttlefanatic on 05/26/2011 01:17 pm
Quote from: NCC on 05/18/2011 05:24 am
Did I miss the boat already?
Literally just got the KSC email - ticket registration online from May 30 at 9:00 a.m. ET through June 5, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. ET...
Forgive the newbie...and I've been traveling.

So if we haven't received an email by now, we have now missed that boat, or is 5/30-6/5 the time in which we sign up?

That is when you sign up for a chance at the lottery. If you THEN get an e-mail to participate in the lottery, you will be given another date & time for THAT process.

Thank you kind sir. That is good news. Or at least it is not bad news, yet.

I just rescheduled my flights (thank you Southwest). I'm planning to be down on 7/7 and staying for a week, just in case. ~crossing fingers AND knocking wood~

robertross · « **Reply #128 on:** 05/27/2011 09:29 pm »

Quote from: Keyman on 05/27/2011 09:20 pm

Thank you kind sir. That is good news. Or at least it is not bad news, yet.

I just rescheduled my flights (thank you Southwest). I'm planning to be down on 7/7 and staying for a week, just in case. ~crossing fingers AND knocking wood~

Ummm...maybe bad?? Read Chris' article, first part:

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2011/05/sts-135-atlantis-vab-mating-et-138/

shuttlefanatic · « **Reply #129 on:** 05/27/2011 09:30 pm »

Quote from: msc on 05/27/2011 07:44 pm

What about a comprehensive post in this thread with all that basic information? Think there's too much info for a single post?

That was my suggestion as well; however, to be useful, I think it would have to be a sticky thread pinned to the front of forum, or the post will get lost just as quickly in the pages of stuff. Basically the moderators would have to get on board with it.

As for searches, 1) folks have to try to use it, and 2) I find it's well... not Google... There's stuff I *know* I've seen posted here, but when I go back to try to reference it, I have a hard time finding it if at all.

As for whether it's worth it, IMHO, it won't hurt - there's going to be a lot more interest in this one month leading up to STS-135 than the entire next year or two, probably. I don't figure any unmanned launch is going to get half a million spectators...

shuttlefanatic · « **Reply #130 on:** 05/27/2011 09:33 pm »

Quote from: robertross on 05/27/2011 09:29 pm

Ummm...maybe bad?? Read Chris' article, first part:

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2011/05/sts-135-atlantis-vab-mating-et-138/

How so? The July 10-12 date was preliminary and is OBE. Note the article date is May 17 before the official launch date announcement.

robertross · « **Reply #131 on:** 05/27/2011 09:46 pm »

Quote from: shuttlefanatic on 05/27/2011 09:33 pm

Quote from: robertross on 05/27/2011 09:29 pm
Ummm...maybe bad?? Read Chris' article, first part:

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2011/05/sts-135-atlantis-vab-mating-et-138/
How so? The July 10-12 date was preliminary and is OBE. Note the article date is May 17 before the official launch date announcement.

Sorry, forgot they moved it - my bad.
Blame it on lack of sleep from EVA 4 coverage

Hodapp · « **Reply #132 on:** 05/27/2011 10:29 pm »

I had the great blessing and privilege of seeing STS-133 launch at the causeway in Feb. Then my younger son wanted to see a launch...so hey! why not! so we went down for another causeway launch for the apr 29th STS-134 launch, but alas it was not to be...but we did the Cape tour on the 30th and saw her up close. Now our families going to be down in the Orlando area July 23rd to 30th...so here's a prayer for Atlantis to be delayed to that week!

Furner · « **Reply #133 on:** 05/28/2011 02:16 am »

Launch viewing wiki is up.
www.launchwiki.com
Might carry it though past the shuttle program for rocket launches and whatnot.
Feel free to hop on and add info. I have been adding stuff and trying to organize things. If someone wants to get right on potential launch windows for the days after July 8, I think that is something that could be useful right away.
I am working on getting some info up on what we know now for launch tickets. Hopefully the tour companies will have some updates soon.

EDIT: If you contribute, please register on the wiki so I can keep track of who does what.

LoveMrEd · « **Reply #134 on:** 05/28/2011 05:38 pm »

Nice work, thanks for putting that together.

shuttlefanatic · « **Reply #135 on:** 05/30/2011 05:31 pm »

KSC launch viewing ticket registration is now open thru 5P EDT June 5:
http://web.venue365.com/ksc/index.jsp

If you are leery of the anonymous sounding domain, you can get there via http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/buy-tickets.aspx, but the KSC site was sluggish/unresponsive just now presumably due to load.

Hodapp · « **Reply #136 on:** 05/30/2011 05:41 pm »

Have any of you seen the great video posted to the NASA website on the STS-134 Assent Highlights?
It's by far the best NASA video I've ever seen!
It needs to be played in every science class in America!

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html?collection_id=14483&media_id=91578781&module=homepage

ShuttleShel · « **Reply #137 on:** 05/30/2011 06:06 pm »

Quote from: Hodapp on 05/30/2011 05:41 pm

Have any of you seen the great video posted to the NASA website on the STS-134 Assent Highlights?
It's by far the best NASA video I've ever seen!
It needs to be played in every science class in America!

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html?collection_id=14483&media_id=91578781&module=homepage

Super cool!! Thanks for sharing. Makes so sad all over that I missed it!

rdale · « **Reply #138 on:** 05/30/2011 06:24 pm »

Quote from: Hodapp on 05/30/2011 05:41 pm

Have any of you seen the great video posted to the NASA website on the STS-134 Assent Highlights?

Yep. Strangely enough it's posted in the STS-134 forum since it has nothing to do with 135

Xenophon223 · « **Reply #139 on:** 06/01/2011 03:01 am »

I have a quick question on view tickets from the KSC lottery. Are the tickets transferable? I may be getting a new job and I'm not sure if I will be able to get the time off. If I win the lottery and get a ticket, can I give it to my Dad to use if I can't?

Thanks