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#20
by
norm103
on 29 Jan, 2007 15:05
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Just remember it is not NASA selling the tickets, but the visitor center which NASA doesn't run.
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#21
by
Rocket Guy
on 29 Jan, 2007 15:08
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If you want a good view, I would strongly suggest Titusville (which is also free) over the visitors complex. But if you want to hang around the exhibits leading up to launch time, and don't mind not seeing the shuttle while you wait, go for it. (edit: and yes, the VC is closer than Titusville, so if being close is the important thing, by all means..)
As far as ebay, yes they do. They tend to either be marked up or sell for 2-3 times the cost paid, and they do sell.
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#22
by
Chris Bergin
on 29 Jan, 2007 15:52
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This thread for all related questions..
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#23
by
paulhbell07
on 29 Jan, 2007 18:23
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What about watching from one of the beeches, or are they to far away to have a good view.
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#24
by
nathan.moeller
on 29 Jan, 2007 18:29
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I've seen some videos of launches taken from beach viewing areas. They're nothing great compared to the press sites but hey...it's in person.
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#25
by
Rocket Guy
on 29 Jan, 2007 19:57
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The beach is unncessarily far away.
If you can go closer, go. If you are a local and are not into it, ok, I can understand them spending a day at the beach to see it. But if you are coming from Europe or Australia specifically to see your first launch and this is the one shot you have at it, you should make every effort to get the best and closest seating and experience. That's my opinion.
http://www.launchphotography.com/Shuttle_Launch_Viewing.html
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#26
by
MySDCUserID
on 29 Jan, 2007 21:50
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Yes, if you cannot get a pass, the next best place is along US1 in Titusville. You can get a clear view of both pads. Also, do not feel too disapointed if you do not get a launch pass. I've seen many launches from both Titusville, and on center, and there is not a whole lot if difference between the causeway and titusville. Some die-hards may disagree, but that's just my opinion. Then again, I'm a local.
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#27
by
Jim
on 29 Jan, 2007 22:10
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I actually prefer the SR-528 (Formerly known as the Beeline, now Beachline) or SR-401, road leading to the Cape
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#28
by
MySDCUserID
on 29 Jan, 2007 22:38
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And no matter where you go... PLEASE respect and abide by the traffic laws!!! Actually, the Brevard County Sheriff's office has started to crack down during the past couple of launches by issuing tickets.
I only say this because it seems that people lose their minds and common sense when trying to find a place to watch the launch. People park in medians, pause in intersections... it can be a mess sometimes.
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#29
by
marsguy
on 30 Jan, 2007 00:28
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Ben, thanks for all the info about viewing a launch on your site! Do you know how clearly the pad itself can be seen from Titusville?
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#30
by
MySDCUserID
on 30 Jan, 2007 00:46
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marsguy - 29/1/2007 7:28 PM
Ben, thanks for all the info about viewing a launch on your site! Do you know how clearly the pad itself can be seen from Titusville?
The pads are very clear from Titusville. Anyspot along US-1 and North of SR50 will provide a clear view of the pads. There are plenty of small parks along the river in Titusville.
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#31
by
Rocket Guy
on 30 Jan, 2007 00:52
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#32
by
MySDCUserID
on 30 Jan, 2007 01:09
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#33
by
marsguy
on 30 Jan, 2007 01:18
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Thanks! I don't think I'll be able to make it to the launch in March, but I'm hoping to go to see 118 during the summer.
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#34
by
1cooldaddyo
on 30 Jan, 2007 02:51
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We are taking our 5 year old daughter down for the launch (this child eats, sleeps, and breathes rockets!). The last launch I saw was in the early 90's (not sure which mission, but I remember it was just at sunrise). I'm wondering what has changed in the last 10yrs.
Last time, we just pulled over along US1 in Titusville a little south of the Howard Johnsons about 10-15mins before launch. there was hardly anyone around. I'm wondering what time we should head out (staying in Cocoa), where in Titusville is a good place to look for parking, and any other tips.
Also, since we're staying for about a week, how are the various KSC bus tours affected pre- and post-launch. You just can't comprehend the size of the VAB until you get close to it.
Thanks in advance.
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#35
by
paulhbell07
on 30 Jan, 2007 09:04
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I suppose the closer it get's to 2010, more and more people will want to see a shuttle launch. After all it is a bit of histroy that won't be repeated for very long time I.E. no shuttle like launcher. I can't get this year, so looking forward to great coverage from this forum and hope to see a launch in 2008.
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#36
by
TheMadCap
on 31 Jan, 2007 20:33
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someone who lives in Titusville here on NSF should have a big launch party and sell tickets. To NSF members only! That would be awesome, to see a launch and meet everybody...
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#37
by
Mark Max Q
on 07 Feb, 2007 22:11
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When should we start a weather thread for STS-117?
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#38
by
MySDCUserID
on 07 Feb, 2007 22:15
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I always wondered what the point of starting a separate weather thread was. The weather directly impacts the launch, and having two threads to bounce between is a bit of a pain. It is borderline micromanagement. I'd prefer just designating a few posters as "weather posters" as the launch approaches.
Feel free to relocate to "Suggestions"(not that you need my permission anyway). I'm just posting in this thread in reply to the previous post.
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#39
by
rdale
on 08 Feb, 2007 04:19
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We usually start a separate thread a few days before launch, general forecasts stay in here. It's separate just to ease the viewing of information, sometimes things get piled up so fast in the main thread that it scrolls away and we see WAYYYYY too many people here who can't even go back one page before posting questions ;>