Space Shuttle Atlantis - Launch (11/12/09) tix on sale 10/20/09

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Received this earlier today ...

STS-129 is Go for Launch!
Launch Tickets on Sale Tuesday!
Mission: STS-129 Space Shuttle Atlantis
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time: 4:04 p.m. ET

Atlantis Takes Flight!
Space shuttle Atlantis launch tickets go on sale Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a spectacular afternoon launch as Commander Charlie Hobaugh leads his crew on a mission to deliver critical components to the International Space Station.

Space Shuttle Launch Viewing Tickets - Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - Kennedy Space Center

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

Wow! I just checked out the link. Tickets for the causeway viewing are $56.00/adults and $46/children (2 - 11). In April 2001 we had the priviledge of watching a launch from the causeway for free. My best friend's dd works at Kennedy and she had been lucky enough to draw passes for that launch, which she gave to us.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

I always since I was a kid wished I could see a launch. One day

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

I always since I was a kid wished I could see a launch. One day

I feel very lucky to have seen two. And I'm from the west coast.

[Spence Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Spence]

I feel very lucky to have seen two. And I'm from the west coast.

Good eyes! I've seen one from sea.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

I was in Orlando one year when they had a Launch while I was there. Just my luck they moved the launch date and I could not see it. I did enjoy the tour of the Kennedy space center.

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

The first launch we saw, on the causeway, went off as scheduled. We were staying in Orlando for the week, and did the tour of KSC one day, then came back another day for the launch, which was in the afternoon. We got there about 3 hours ahead of time. It was probably the best 3 hour wait I've ever had. We watched the dolphins and alligators play. They also had loud speakers set up so we could hear what was going on with the launch.

The second launch we saw was only because it had been delayed one day. We were coming to Cocoa Beach for the wedding of my best friend's dd (the one who works at KSC). The launch was supposed to be on Thursday, and we found out when we arrived that night it had been delayed to Friday morning. So we all met at the bride and groom's condo, walked out to the beach and watched the early morning launch. What a site!

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Luanne's last post is evoking a lot of "I Dream of Jeannie" memories

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

Luanne's last post is evoking a lot of "I Dream of Jeannie" memories

[riverdees05 Platinum Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close riverdees05]

We were lucky enough to see one - day time lauch - from Cocoa Beach on vacation. It was great!

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The first launch we saw, on the causeway, went off as scheduled. We were staying in Orlando for the week, and did the tour of KSC one day, then came back another day for the launch, which was in the afternoon. We got there about 3 hours ahead of time. It was probably the best 3 hour wait I've ever had. We watched the dolphins and alligators play. They also had loud speakers set up so we could hear what was going on with the launch.

The second launch we saw was only because it had been delayed one day. We were coming to Cocoa Beach for the wedding of my best friend's dd (the one who works at KSC). The launch was supposed to be on Thursday, and we found out when we arrived that night it had been delayed to Friday morning. So we all met at the bride and groom's condo, walked out to the beach and watched the early morning launch. What a site!

Which area was the better view?

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

Which area was the better view?

Well the causeway was definitely closer. I think we were 6 miles away (the closest that anyone can get unless they work for KSC, or are some kind of VIP).

But the view from the beach was spectacular. It was from the "other side" of KSC. Also, one was during the day (causeway) where we could see everything. The other (on the beach) was early morning when it was still dark. So we didn't see much until the shuttle kind of broke through and lit up the sky.

[Nancy Platinum Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close Nancy]

We tried to see one this Summer. Drove from Tampa area. They cancelled it at almost launch time. Getting back across the state was terrible. Much traffic. Will not try again unless staying in area.

Nancy

[kapish Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close kapish]

I would make every effort to see a launch if I am in the Orlando/ Cocoa Beach area. Alas, I will be home, in California...

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

For your viewing pleasure and compliments of my insider at KSC.

STS-128 Launch - Cool night shot!


STS-114 going vertical in the VAB for stacking.


A neat shot of some cool weather on roll-out. (I believe this was a launch that was scrubbed and launched later)