Author Topic: STS-124: Discovery Viewing (Read 35764 times)

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #60 on:** 05/26/2008 02:27 am »

With this forum's attention soon to turn back to Discovery (from Phoenix) I just wanted to write a quick reminder that if any NSF members would like to join me for the launch of Discovery next Saturday in Titusville for an informal NSF launch party please send me a PM ASAP.

Thank you.

qprmeteor · « **Reply #61 on:** 05/28/2008 12:33 pm »

The missus, myself and the little fella will be at the Visitor's center for the launch - looking forward to it immensely. Pity the view of the pad will be a bit restricted though, based on what this thread.

SpaceCat · « **Reply #62 on:** 05/30/2008 09:30 pm »

Quote from: Trekkie07 on 05/26/2008 02:27 am

With this forum's attention soon to turn back to Discovery (from Phoenix) I just wanted to write a quick reminder that if any NSF members would like to join me for the launch of Discovery next Saturday in Titusville for an informal NSF launch party please send me a PM ASAP.

Thank you.

I'm guessing this gathering has been scrubbed?
Sent two PM's & one e-mail over the past couple days, but haven't heard any where/when info.

Bruce · « **Reply #63 on:** 05/31/2008 03:32 am »

As far as I know, Trekkie07 is going still.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #64 on:** 05/31/2008 03:46 am »

Quote from: SpaceCat on 05/30/2008 09:30 pm

I'm guessing this gathering has been scrubbed?
Sent two PM's & one e-mail over the past couple days, but haven't heard any where/when info.

I'm still going but I didn't hear from anyone (except Bruce who got LTT tickets) until about two days ago. By that time I assumed no one was interested for just couldn't committ to meeting so I made other viewing plans with friends.

However, if there's a delay to Sunday (knock on wood that won't happen) I'll be in touch about a meeting place to everyone who has since expressed interest in meeting.

Furthermore, I'll try to set up a permanent meeting place for NSF folks for all future launches!!!

EDIT: My email address is listed in my profile so if you'd all like to trade photos and videos of the launch that would be great!

Captain Kirk · « **Reply #65 on:** 05/31/2008 04:24 am »

Quote from: Trekkie07 on 05/31/2008 03:46 am

Furthermore, I'll try to set up a permanent meeting place for NSF folks for all future launches!!!

EDIT: My email address is listed in my profile so if you'd all like to trade photos and videos of the launch that would be great!

I love the idea of a permanent meeting place for NSF folks for the future launches. Great idea!! I was just in Titusville on May 4th and again on May 9th and the 12th. Too bad I had to come back to PA before this launch.

I'll PM you later, but I'd love to see any launch pictures you wish to share from your 'special viewing site'. Thanks!

Orbiter · « **Reply #66 on:** 05/31/2008 04:40 am »

Were is the best place, besides 3 Miles, to view the Launch? I am going over today.
We are leaving at 12 to avoid Launch Traffic, and the launch is at 5

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #67 on:** 05/31/2008 04:52 am »

Quote from: Orbiter on 05/31/2008 04:40 am

Were is the best place, besides 3 Miles, to view the Launch? I am going over today.
We are leaving at 12 to avoid Launch Traffic, and the launch is at 5

Not sure where "3 Miles" is but basically any place along the Banana River in Titusville will give you a clear view of 39A.

Andrewwski · « **Reply #68 on:** 05/31/2008 05:10 am »

You mean the Indian?

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #69 on:** 05/31/2008 07:10 am »

Quote from: Andrewwski on 05/31/2008 05:10 am

You mean the Indian?

Yeah... I think it's called the Banana River or Mosquito Lagoon down there in Titusville. Although it's technically the Intercostal Waterway.

Good catch though... I guess it can go by all three names depending on where you live.

Rocket Nut · « **Reply #70 on:** 05/31/2008 10:16 am »

Quote from: Trekkie07 on 05/31/2008 03:46 am

Furthermore, I'll try to set up a permanent meeting place for NSF folks for all future launches!!!

What place are you contemplating for the permanent meeting place?

I'm debating whether I want to fight the traffic today. Way too much traffic when it is a weekend launch. Where I live, I can't see it till about 7 seconds after launch, but it took me more than 3 hours to get home last time...only about 20 miles.

ChrisC · « **Reply #71 on:** 05/31/2008 01:25 pm »

I've got a cousin from Germany who is flying from Frankfurt to Orlando this afternoon. Their ground track comes in on pretty much the same line as the shuttle goes out. They are going to be over the Atlantic off the US East Coast at 5:02 pm and the shuttle will fly right over them! I've given him viewing instructions, and prepared a slip of paper that he can hand to the pilot as he boards, asking the pilot to keep up with launch status and let the cabin know if they can see it go up. I can imagine that the pilot would still NOT make a cabin announcement, because everyone would rush to that side of the plane! I'll find out out tonight or tomorrow if they were able to see it (if we launch).

astrobrian · « **Reply #72 on:** 05/31/2008 06:18 pm »

Quote from: Captain Kirk on 05/31/2008 04:24 am

I love the idea of a permanent meeting place for NSF folks for the future launches. Great idea!! I was just in Titusville on May 4th and again on May 9th and the 12th. Too bad I had to come back to PA before this launch.

I'll PM you later, but I'd love to see any launch pictures you wish to share from your 'special viewing site'. Thanks!

I'm game for a place to meet to for 126 , will keep up with things when you figure out the place

Andrewwski · « **Reply #73 on:** 05/31/2008 06:23 pm »

Quote from: Trekkie07 on 05/31/2008 07:10 am

Yeah... I think it's called the Banana River or Mosquito Lagoon down there in Titusville. Although it's technically the Intercostal Waterway.

Good catch though... I guess it can go by all three names depending on where you live.

ShuttleDiscovery · « **Reply #74 on:** 05/31/2008 08:53 pm »

Does anyone know what time Discovery will pass over the UK after launch??

Thanks!

CommanderAce · « **Reply #75 on:** 05/31/2008 09:29 pm »

Just watched Discovery fly other southern England, could see what I presume to be the ET 'just' below it, a very bright red! Awesome!! To the max!!

phardacre · « **Reply #76 on:** 05/31/2008 09:33 pm »

just seen iss and the discovery and her et below her from north england, awsome

JLicklider · « **Reply #77 on:** 05/31/2008 10:45 pm »

OK! How amazing was that! My first launch and it was spectacular. The weather was great. Tons of people at SpaceView Park. We waited around for a while and make it back to the hotel room in only about 30 minutes. To me, the traffic was not as bad as I feared.
Now I'm hooked! I must come see another launch!
Thanks for all the great advice everyone gives on this site.

Joey

Bruce · « **Reply #78 on:** 05/31/2008 11:47 pm »

I had a fantastic day today. 9am to 2pm at the visitor centre, including a tour around the Saturn V display and ISS processing. Then off to the causeway to see the launch. What a perfect launch!

I was lucky enough to be in the US when the launch was on, but to also get a hold of a LTT was icing on the cake. A big thanks to Richard Speed for that.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #79 on:** 06/01/2008 01:07 am »

Wow. An absolutely amazing launch! For those of you I said I'd share pics with I'll be uploaded them later tonight and have them out to you tomorrow.

And I'll be thinking about meeting places a little later... after Discovery's mission is over.