Shuttle Launch, Update, Please read

[bonhall41]

We have gone to KSC on launch day and it's a parking lot. The road that goes by the Astronaut Hall of Fame doesn't move. Also, you can probably see the launch better from Titusville. The trajectory takes the shuttle north and away from the Space Center. The Hall of Fame isn't far out of the KSC gates. You should have a clear view from across the river in Titusville.

We'll be in Daytona and hope it's clear that morning so we can see something also. Don't feel like fighting the traffic to get closer.

Hope you all have a fun time.

Bonnie

[phorner]

Andre,

Have you ever been to Manatee Hammock? Friends of ours have been there to view launches and were very happy.

It looks like a day pass is $4/car.

Comments ?

http://www.campingspacecoast.com/man...ex.php?pnl=1_6

[ajducote]

I have never been to Manatee Hammock
http://www.campingspacecoast.com/man...ex.php?pnl=1_6
BUT, a few people here have mentioned it as a place to view the launch.

I have asked a few locals here and this is what they have to say. Leave 2 to 3 hours prior to he launch. Take HWY 50 to US-1, turn north and look for a place to park. They all say it just depends on the traffic and number of people coming to watch. There just does not seem to be a better answer.

I would suggest that if you are here on Wednesday before the launch, take the toad and scout out US-1 for potential sites. It will be a lot easier to spot a place to use in daylight then O dark thirty on Thursday.

[rfoster]

Andre: How is the view from the Rally Lot? Laying down? One eye open?

[MangoMike]

Andre: How is the view from the Rally Lot? Laying down? One eye open?

Fast Roger,

Sounds like just another day at Parkway.

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[0533]

The last time we were at TGO we took our kayaks and went across the Max Brewer Causeway (rt 406) to the wildlife preserve at Gator Creek. Once across the causeway there is a road to the right about a quarter mile beyond the causeway heading East that goes back into the preserve around Gator Creek, the fisherman go way back up there to fish. We drove about a mile back into this area, no fees and it is allowed (not sure about during launch days?/) I bet the locals know about this one.

This view would be a home run if allowed.

[ajducote]

Andre: How is the view from the Rally Lot? Laying down? One eye open?

From the Rally Lot, not so good. Just a 5 minute walk gets you to the golf driving range. That is where a lot of TGO residents go to watch the launch. You get a decent view, especially with binoculars. We take our golf cart, drink in hand and watch from the driving range. You see it about 5 or 6 seconds after it launches. And if it is not cloudy, you can se it for a long time as it climbs out. The golf driving range / TGO is about 13 miles from the launch pad.

[jelmore]

Andre & Ann (the party planners?),

We're late to the party, actually just really indecisive. We'll be there on the 12th in the rally lot and we'll join you all for the wine and cheese and then for the pot luck on Saturday if you can still fit us in.

[ajducote]

Andre & Ann (the party planners?),

We're late to the party, actually just really indecisive. We'll be there on the 12th in the rally lot and we'll join you all for the wine and cheese and then for the pot luck on Saturday if you can still fit us in.

We have plenty of room. Everyone is welcome. No shuttle launch, so now it's just a POG Mini Rally / party.

[MangoMike]

Andre,

With the change in launch date we're going to have to pass and hope to make the May launch.

Hope you guys have a blast without the "blast".

Mango Mike