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Topic: STS-122 mission viewing
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Robert Pearlman
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posted 10-23-2007 02:58 PM
   
Tickets to view the STS-122 launch from the NASA Causeway and KSC Visitor Complex will go on-sale at 9:00 a.m. EDT, Thursday, October 25, on this website as well as by phone at +1 321-449-4400.Launch ticket orders cannot be placed via email or by leaving a voice mail message. You must place your order online or by speaking to a reservation agent. STS-122 is targeted to launch on December 6 at 4:30 p.m. EST on a mission to continue assembly of the International Space Station with the addition of the European science laboratory, Columbus. |
Larry_T
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posted 10-24-2007 10:52 AM
We will be in Florida during the time of the launch, and want to visit the KSC and see the launch. You folks have a lot of experience, so hoping you can help with answers I can't find on the web.A tour of KSC on launch day is not possible, so I'm thinking tour KSC on 12/5, the day before, and then view the launch from Titusville, the next day. Does this make sense? Also thinking about the "NASA Up Close" tour in order to see shuttle on pad, but don't want to spend the money if that part of tour close to shuttle is cancelled close to launch. I've tried calling KSC info, but just get a recording. How can I find out what the "up close" tour includes close to launch. Thanks very much. As my 11 year old son said, "this is a once in a lifetime experience" and we want to make the best of it. |
DCCollector
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posted 10-24-2007 03:10 PM
My family and I were fortunate to have visited KSC for the STS-118 Endeavour launch in August. Because of the last minute change in the launch date (it was moved back a day), we ended up doing the "NASA: Then & Now" tour the day before the launch and the "Up Close" tour the day after the launch. That schedule worked very well for us. First, it fell into somewhat chronological order -- and the "Then & Now" tour really is exceptional if you are interested in the early space program. Second, I think we were able to get right up to the Shuttle launch pads on the "Up Close" tour because the Shuttle was no longer on the pad. I seem to recall others saying that access is limited when the shuttle is on the pad. If you can spare three days, I'd recommend trying to fit both tours in. |
ApolloAlex
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From: Yeovil, England
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-06-2007 05:39 AM
Looking good so far, I shall be there in December and this is my first launch, sadly I missed out on the causeway tickets but shall watch it from the Visitor Centre, I cannot wait! |
MCroft04
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posted 11-06-2007 09:43 AM
I may have an opportunity to attend the Dec launch. Obviously the causeway is out, but can I count on ample space at the Visitor Center or is a reservation required there also? |
Russ Still
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posted 11-06-2007 10:23 AM
I'm not sure what the current rules are, but in the past, no one under the age of 16 was allowed onto KSC property. This does not include the visitor center, but would impact who was allowed to go on the bus tours. Now, having said all that, it might be that bus tour visitors are exempt from the age rule, but you might want to confirm that before taking your 11 year old. |
Robert Pearlman
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posted 11-06-2007 10:29 AM
Children of all ages are welcome on the KSC bus tours; children ages 3 through 11 qualify for a child admission/tour rate. |
Robert Pearlman
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posted 11-06-2007 10:35 AM
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Originally posted by MCroft04:
Obviously the causeway is out, but can I count on ample space at the Visitor Center or is a reservation required there also?
Tickets are required to view the launch from the Visitor's Complex. There are two ticket options, with or without dining with an astronaut. For more information, see the Visitor Complex's tickets website. |
MCroft04
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posted 11-26-2007 11:33 AM
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Originally posted by ApolloAlex:
Looking good so far, I shall be there in December and this is my first launch, sadly I missed out on the causeway tickets but shall watch it from the Visitor Centre, I cannot wait!
Alex, I just made reservations to see the launch at the visitor center. Email me offline if you'd like to get together for a few minutes, or lunch. I also have a 5:00 PM reservation to dine with an astro. Mel |
garymilgrom
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From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 12-01-2007 11:56 AM
All: I'm working a trade show in Orlando when Atlantis is scheduled to launch Dec. 6. Is there a radio station or other media outlet one can monitor to follow the countdown? I have my co-workers all set to shut down our booth and try and see the launch Wednesday afternoon. Thank you. |
Jay Chladek
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Registered: Aug 2007
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posted 12-01-2007 01:00 PM
Radio coverage of shuttle flights does tend to be pretty good down there on the news channels. Since it is a big event in the region, they do tend to give it the coverage it deserves. News 13 is a 24 hour local news station and they also cover shuttle launches rather heavily as well. Of course if you have wireless web access in the convention center, you could probably also dial up the nasa.gov site for the streaming video and this site for Robert's timely updates. |
Robert Pearlman
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posted 12-05-2007 12:04 PM
HDNet release quote:
HDNet to Broadcast Live, Exclusive Coverage of the Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis - Thursday, December 6Network's Coverage Begins at 3:30 P.M. ET with Launch from the Kennedy Space Center Scheduled for 4:31 P.M. ET WHAT: HDNet to broadcast EXCLUSIVE coverage of the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis, marking NASA's 24th U.S. mission to the International Space Station. The mission of STS-122 is to deliver the European Space Agency's Columbus science laboratory module. The cylindrical, 23-foot-long Columbus lab is the first all-European laboratory to be attached to the International Space Station. HDNet's coverage will be hosted by HDNet World Report Correspondent Greg Dobbs and former astronaut Colonel Charles "Sam" Gemar. WHEN: EXCLUSIVE coverage begins on HDNet at 3:30 p.m. with the launch scheduled for 4:31 p.m. ET.
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kking
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From: Topmost, KY
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 12-05-2007 12:05 PM
If anybody that lives around KSC will taping the launch coverage off the local TV channels let me know. |
garymilgrom
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posted 12-06-2007 12:26 PM
If any CSers are attending the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Orlando this week please stop by booth 2641 and say hi.I'll be attempting to watch the launch from the top floor of the convention center on the North side. I'll be out there around 30 minutes before launch. Look for my tripod! |
lunarrv15
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton
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posted 12-10-2007 12:20 PM
I was in Orlando on Saturday touring Epcot. Was I close to the convention center? |
Robert Pearlman
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posted 12-14-2007 10:38 AM
STS-122 has been reset for a launch no earlier than Jan. 10, at 2:26:10 a.m. EST.For updates leading up to the launch, see: STS-122: December 9, SCRUB! |
lunarrv15
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posted 12-14-2007 10:39 AM
Wished it was reschedule on a weekend. Possible chance then of scheduling plane tickets.Any pilots out there who will pick up riders? |
Robert Pearlman
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posted 01-11-2008 11:26 AM
STS-122 is now tentatively targeted for Thursday, February 7 at 2:47 p.m. EST. |
robsouth
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posted 01-11-2008 11:27 AM
Let us hope that preparations for launch go smoothly this time and Atlantis gets to go. |
lunarrv15
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posted 01-11-2008 11:27 AM
Here HereI am driving 16 hours hoping to watch the launch. Any pilots out there who will offer a flight down and back for two?  |
Rob Joyner
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Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 02-01-2008 02:02 AM
Does anyone know what the deal with getting through security on launch day will be like near the entrance of the AHOF off US 1? The usual car placards designate a certain time to arrive but that was for the December '07 attempt. The last two launches I attended had no security check point set up there at all, which means I could have left home at least three hours later and still have made it to KSC in plenty of time for the launches instead of having to wait and wait and wait there for that last bus out to the causeway. |
Robert Pearlman
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posted 02-01-2008 04:42 PM
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Originally posted by Rob Joyner:
Does anyone know what the deal with getting through security on launch day will be like near the entrance of the AHOF off US 1?
According to NASA as of today: quote:
State Road 3 from the Gate 2 Pass and Identification Building to State Road 405 (NASA Causeway) via Space Commerce Way will be closed on launch day, Feb. 7, beginning at 11 a.m. NASA Causeway between the Kennedy Visitor Complex and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame will also be closed starting at that time. Only badged employees and guests with passes will be permitted access. These roads will reopen approximately two hours after launch.
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Walter II
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Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 02-04-2008 05:10 PM
I will be arriving in Daytona for the races late Friday night so if the shuttle get's delayed by weather I may finally get to see a launch again. I missed the July 06 launch by 1 day, hopefully it wont happen again. |
cosmokazi
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posted 02-06-2008 09:27 PM
I am an annual pass holder, I have a car placard for the launch tomorrow, but only one admission ticket. Can I buy another ticket at the KSC for my friend (who also happens to be an Annual Pass holder)? |
Robert Pearlman
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posted 02-06-2008 09:39 PM
Unfortunately, I believe all Causeway tickets are sold out and they do not offer tickets sales the day of the launch. That said, you might call the KSC Visitor Complex in the morning to see if there were any last minute cancellations or other option for your friend. |
lunarrv15
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posted 02-09-2008 12:43 PM
Anyone else from here were viewing from the Banana River location?Robert Crippen was standing six yards away to my right and Al Worden walked right in front of me and stopped looking into the stand for someone. |
lunarrv15
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posted 02-18-2008 09:58 AM
Recently received my nephew's digital photo's of our viewing from the Banana River site. Just want to show-it-off.     Question to our French members. What color is your's military air force uniform? I walked by two French man wearing a near a dark color... what I say... was a tan color uniform with the French flag on their left shoulder. |
MarylandSpace
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posted 02-20-2008 10:41 AM
Tears of joy in my eyes as STS-122 landed safely (I viewed on my computer at work).I was fortunate, two weeks ago, to view launch from the Saturn V Center. I can't find the proper words to describe the experience. And 122 lands safely after a completed mission. |
lunarrv15
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posted 02-20-2008 10:43 AM
Garry, I was at the Saturn V location myself. Where did you sit? |
irish guy
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posted 02-20-2008 03:10 PM
Siobhan and I watched the landing from Blackrock Observatory, Cork Ireland with his parents in law and family and friends. It was truly exciting. It only seem the other day that we watched him launch with John (Rochester). Ben thank you too for the photos. Maybe we will see you at the induction ceremony in May. We will be there, flights booked today! Disappointed we wont catch STS-123, its later in the month than we thought. Garry, wish we had seen you on STS-120, hope to see you at some launch before the end of 2008. Once again thanks. Roll on the next mission. |
MarylandSpace
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posted 02-20-2008 04:55 PM
I was standing by the fence just behind one of the countdown clocks. I am truly a lucky guy to see a launch from that location.Eamonn, I was able to book a $129 round trip flight for the AHOF Induction in May. Life is good ('cept for a bone spur under my left heal). |
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