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Have you ever seen a shuttle launch?

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  • 10-03-2004 11:12am
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    daveg
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    Reason I ask is we will be in Orlando early April and were thinking about heading to CoCo beach to see the Atlas 2AS Rocket Launch. I wonder what are the chances the lauch will be delayed/cancelled. Also will the beach be packed for viewing of the launch?

    --edit-- --> Video file of a previous lauch of the rocket. Looks cool.


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    Redshift
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    No, but I was in the Kennedy Space Centre last September brilliant experience and lots to see, That Saturn Five really is that big.


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    daveg
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    Originally posted by Redshift
    No, but I was in the Kennedy Space Centre last September brilliant experience and lots to see, That Saturn Five really is that big.

    Tis quiet a shock when you walk into the hanger and there she is.... massive.

    I'll be sure to take some pictures/video to post of the launch (if it goes ahead :dunno: ) and I'll post when we get back.


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    LFCFan
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    is there a site where you can find out about launch schedules. Gonna be in Orlando in June.


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    daveg
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    Launch dates and status

    Launch viewing locations.

    More offsite viewing locations.

    It seems Jetty Park in Port Canaveral is one of the best locations to view a launch. Their website appears to be down at the moment. Hope this helps.


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    LFCFan
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    crap. launch a few days after we leave :(


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    DaithiSurfer
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    I planned my holiday around one once and it was delayed til the week after i came home.
    Space center is amazing though.
    You go through a simulated sat 5 launch and then go through to the hanger to see a saturn 5.
    Overwhelming experience.
    It brings a tear to the eye.


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    neGev
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    I've seen every launch.
    Ever.


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