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4 months ago
You can look up the launches online.
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How to watch a space shuttle launch
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 "Watching the space shuttle launch was an exciting surprise on our trip to Florida"
How I did it: When I was 12 years old(1982) I was so excited that the space shuttle was going to launch while we were visiting Florida from Idaho. Launch was delayed due to weather and we left without seeing it. In March of 2009, launch was scheduled for the week before our family reunion in Orlando. Once again launch was delayed. This time it meant we would be in town during the launch. Lessons & tips: If your going to be in central Florida during a launch take the time and step outside. Even the Florida residents who have seen many launches still get excited. |
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How I did it: I just happened to be at a conference in Orlando that occurred the same weekend as a launch. Since childhood, I'd always wanted to see one but never had the chance (I was born in North Dakota. :) So this was it! My friends and I knew approx. when the launch would take place (a night launch.) We got out of the conference late, went to the parking lot away from street lights and faced east toward the Space Center. Sure enough, about 15 minu… Read how I did it…
It made me 
How I did it: I was in Florida for business and happened to read about the launch in the newspaper. I almost didn't go because no one else in my class was interested. I went alone and it turned out to be an aviation event in my life. Read how I did it…
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How I did it: I was very lucky to have this opportunity. My dad is in the semiconductor industry and his company worked with Rockwell. My dad was invited to see the launch and he asked if he could bring me and my sister and we were able to go too. It was around 1983 when I was a freshman in college. The launch was amazing, but the tours and learning about the shuttle was also very interesting and all of that added to whole experience for me. There was … Read how I did it…
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Watching a Delta II launch from the outside tonight!
5 months ago
There’s a launch in 3 hours, at 2:22am California time:
http://www.spaceflightnow.com/delta/d338/status.html
Delta II rockets are 40 meters high, and the launch at Vandenberg AFB should be visible from the SF Bay Area, as indicated by the attached visibility map image.
sad...
5 months ago
i have to take this one off the list. i tried to see the launch in autumn while being on holiday, but it was moved back a month so i couldn´t. and since i won´t be able to travel to florida in spring when the very last shuttle launch happens, i won´t be able to reach this goal. yes, there are more important things, but it does make me sad.
Shuttle Launch at night
5 months ago
I was actually in Orlando for a convention. We were coming back from the store and saw a group of people out staring into the sky. We were wondering what was going on, and then before we knew it… Up in the sky we saw the shuttle launch under a full moon! I snapped a picture :) I still would like to see the launch closer, but it still was amazing to see the launch!
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Always wanted to do this...
6 months ago
This is a goal I’ve wanted to do since childhood. I think space is fascinating and the fact that we’re at a point were we can regularly travel though it, astonishes me. I think the space shuttle is an awesome vehicle, but I know I’ll have to get on the ball if I want to see this before they phase them out.
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7 months ago
With the program coming to an end in two years, who knows what type of launch the next program will bring, it’d be cool to see the traditional type of launch.
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10 months ago
ive watch a clip now i just need to see one live before there are no more in a couple years
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Pretty cool
11 months ago
I’ve seen this from a distance, but I would like to see it up close still.
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Matthew asks,
“How common is it that launches get postponed, and how many days in a row is it typical to have to wait for a launch?”
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