STS-125 Atlantis: Viewing (Going to the Launch etc.)

• #280 by LMSenus on 02 Apr, 2009 17:43
• Quote from: floron on 02 Apr, 2009 16:43

  
  fingers crossed for a smooth countdown...
  

  
  You and me both!  I'll have to start making offerings to the weather gods.  I have faith that our NSF friends will do their best to keep everything else on track 
• #281 by floron on 02 Apr, 2009 21:16
• well, this time i made sure the hotel rooms had a refund policy...juuuust in case.
• #282 by carolina canuck on 03 Apr, 2009 14:20
• Just got tickets this morning for viewing the Launch from KSC as my backup but still looking for causeway tickets for 3. If anyone has some available please let me know.
• #283 by CJones5461 on 03 Apr, 2009 14:36
• I was a little worried about using one of the tour companies for the first time. I gave it a shot for STS119 and am glad to say that I was impressed, trying them again for 125. Kind of nice being picked up at your hotel and letting someone else drive.
  
  I had to leave town the Friday after the scrub in March for 119. They would have taken me back to KSC for the launch that Sunday for around $30 to cover the ride and, since the LTT was not used on the first launch attempt, I could have used it for the launch on Sunday.
  
  For what its worth, that was my second launch scrub while I was there, I sure hope three's a charm!
• #284 by floron on 03 Apr, 2009 15:41
• I just got an email from Dolphin Tours saying that they only do pickups from the Orlando area, in case anyone is thinking of using them. Of course, i got this email right after booking a hotel in Titusville. sigh. 
• #285 by LMSenus on 03 Apr, 2009 17:53
• FWIW, for those considering one of the organised tours, the Gray Line tours have about 2 dozen pick-ups in Orlando and Kissimmee, and one location in Titusville.
• #286 by jhoen3 on 03 Apr, 2009 21:05
• Quote from: rltvstc on 30 Mar, 2009 21:36

  
  I've got 4 KSC VC LTTs (and vehicle placard) for STS-125 that I'm considering parting with.  I don't really want to deal with splitting them up, though. 
  
  
  

  
  Hi...PMed you earlier, are you still thinking about selling your tickets?
• #287 by grafgulch on 03 Apr, 2009 23:10
• I have 2 Launch Transportation Tickets with vehicle placard for sale. I wish I could make to the launch but can't. PM me if interested.
• #288 by comethunter on 04 Apr, 2009 14:21
• That's a pass to the Causeway, right?  Uhh, we'll already be rockin in Titusville but I've not seen a launch from the Causeway since 51-G...
• #289 by tim202 on 05 Apr, 2009 13:31
• Quote from: grafgulch on 03 Apr, 2009 23:10

  I have 2 Launch Transportation Tickets with vehicle placard for sale. I wish I could make to the launch but can't. PM me if interested.
  

  Hi...PMed last night. We would be very inerested in LTT tickets...we'll be in Cocoa Beach for the week. Please let us know if they are still available. Thanks...keeping our fingers crossed!!!
• #290 by TNCMAXQ on 05 Apr, 2009 16:46
• I forgot about tickets going on sale last Friday. I suppose as usual they were sold out within seconds. I doubt I am going to aim for this launch but it sure would be interesting to see the last 28 degree liftoff. It's going to look so different even on TV.
• #291 by michellev on 06 Apr, 2009 00:04
• Quote from: rltvstc on 30 Mar, 2009 21:36

  Quote from: floron on 30 Mar, 2009 05:08

  anyone got a sts-125 LTT ticket (or VIP, i'm not fussy ) they want to get rid of?
  
  i just bought one through ebay, before noticing it was for the visitor complex, not the causeway..doh!
  

  
  I've got 4 KSC VC LTTs (and vehicle placard) for STS-125 that I'm considering parting with.  I don't really want to deal with splitting them up, though. 
  
  
  

  
  Hi i sent u a PM on wed night, if u are still selling these we would like all 4. please respond if you can thx!
  
  anyone else have 4 LTTs they can part with?
• #292 by clegg78 on 06 Apr, 2009 21:52
• I have 2 LTT tickets.  I thought they were sold a few weeks ago, but the deal fell through.   PM me. 
  
  First come first serve.
  
  Thanks,
  
  Joe
• #293 by tim202 on 06 Apr, 2009 22:55
• Quote from: clegg78 on 06 Apr, 2009 21:52

  I have 2 LTT tickets.  I thought they were sold a few weeks ago, but the deal fell through.   PM me. 
  
  First come first serve.
  
  Thanks,
  
  Joe
  

  I guess I'm PM challenged....could you help me out with details of buying your tickets?
  Thanks, Tim
• #294 by actionuiuc on 07 Apr, 2009 13:24
• Hi.  I have 2 LTT tickets w/ Dinner with an Astronaut for sale for STS-125.  PM me if interested. 
  
  Thanks!
  
  Brian
• #295 by FoxMan on 09 Apr, 2009 01:17
• Has anyone dealt with Central Florida Tours? Their refund policy seems more reasonable than either of the two NASA-recommended carriers. Are they reputable? Many typos on their website, but that isn't necessarily a killer -- I need a reliable carrier, not an English major. Check the FAQs page at officialspaceshuttletours.com/index.php.
• #296 by CJones5461 on 09 Apr, 2009 02:50
• Central Florida Tours books for Gator Tours. I used them for STS 119. I was fully refunded for the February launch date that was moved to March.  Used them again for the March 11th attempt that was scrubbed to the 15th. There was an additional fee of $30 for the bus trip back to KSC on the 15th. I, unfortunately, had to fly back home on the 14th.
  
  I was very satisfied with the "tour." Nice bus, nice people, no parking to deal with. Central Florida Tours was great to work with as well. Matter of fact, I am booked with them for 125.
• #297 by badchap on 09 Apr, 2009 16:08
•  I've also booked with the grayline tours people -  I think there are some advantages for overseas visitors to not have to worry about car hire, and driving on the 'wrong' side of the road in an unfamiliar area etc.
   
• #298 by ChrisGebhardt on 10 Apr, 2009 04:08
• OK.  Seeing as how we're now one month out from the scheduled launch of STS-125 I thought it time to announce that I'm, once again, offering to put together a dinner for NSF members the day before launch.  Anyone who is coming over, down, up, (sideways? lol) for this launch (as well as those who live in the area) who are interested in meeting up with follow NSF members for dinner just send me a PM. I will take care of all the coordination involved and inform you in a timely manner.
  
  I did this once before back in November for STS-126 and it was a great success! I was not able to offer this for STS-119 for various reason but I figure it would be GREAT to meet for the final Hubble mission!
  
  For those of you requiring advanced notice on times and such, I will schedule dinner at a restaurant in Titusville for 6pm-ish the DAY BEFORE LAUNCH.
  
  For all of you who are traveling for this launch, I wish you all safe travels.
  
  -- Chris G.
• #299 by Ford Mustang on 10 Apr, 2009 06:54
• I know a few people that might be attending this launch.. and as it's not going to the ISS, and the inclination is different, will you still get a good view from Titusville?  Or is there an optimal point around the launch site that you can attend as a spectator?
  
  I've not gone to a launch, nor seen anything other than the ISS launches... 
  
  Thanks much.