Night Shuttle Launch Re-cap
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Re: Night Shuttle Launch Re-cap (96LT4)
Thanks, BK. :D Pictures to come!
For CCCC folks who are participating in the East Coast and Alabama/Georgia caravans on Wednesday (Nov. 28), the web page showing the rendezvous points has been updated:
http://c5.techbottle.com/caravan.htm
For CCCC folks who are participating in the East Coast and Alabama/Georgia caravans on Wednesday (Nov. 28), the web page showing the rendezvous points has been updated:
http://c5.techbottle.com/caravan.htm
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Just saw an article in todays paper that the Cape is going to be on lock down for the launch. No one gets in, even with a ticket. Not even the media. :( :cry
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I heard this would be the first wartime launch of a space shuttle and that security would be unprecedented for this launch...
I have not heard anything about not allowing ticket holders access to the launch.. Can someone confirm this?
I have not heard anything about not allowing ticket holders access to the launch.. Can someone confirm this?
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I read the same article in todays paper, but didn't get exactly the same meaning from it.
The article said "only a select few will be on hand to watch the Astronauts depart for the launch pad; journalists and most Kennedy Space Center employees will be barred. Space Center roads typically reserved for for launch spectators wiil also be closed, even to the astronauts guests."
This sounds like the Astronauts area will be well protected, not restricting the viewing areas for the launch later in the day.
http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/kscpao/kscpao.htm
The article said "only a select few will be on hand to watch the Astronauts depart for the launch pad; journalists and most Kennedy Space Center employees will be barred. Space Center roads typically reserved for for launch spectators wiil also be closed, even to the astronauts guests."
This sounds like the Astronauts area will be well protected, not restricting the viewing areas for the launch later in the day.
http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/kscpao/kscpao.htm
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I'll check on the situation Monday and see what they say at the KSC Visitor Center.
There is a viewing area for VIPs and NASA guests that is real close to the launch pad. The spot we have tickets to watch the launch is in a different area -- about six miles away, but the closest viewing for those without VIP credentials.
I suspect the news item some of you saw refers to the close, VIP area. But I'll check with the KSC Visitor Center Monday.
There is a viewing area for VIPs and NASA guests that is real close to the launch pad. The spot we have tickets to watch the launch is in a different area -- about six miles away, but the closest viewing for those without VIP credentials.
I suspect the news item some of you saw refers to the close, VIP area. But I'll check with the KSC Visitor Center Monday.
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I'll check on the situation Monday and see what they say at the KSC Visitor Center.
There is a viewing area for VIPs and NASA guests that is real close to the launch pad. The spot we have tickets to watch the launch is in a different area -- about six miles away, but the closest viewing for those without VIP credentials.
I suspect the news item some of you saw refers to the close, VIP area. But I'll check with the KSC Visitor Center Monday.
There is a viewing area for VIPs and NASA guests that is real close to the launch pad. The spot we have tickets to watch the launch is in a different area -- about six miles away, but the closest viewing for those without VIP credentials.
I suspect the news item some of you saw refers to the close, VIP area. But I'll check with the KSC Visitor Center Monday.
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Re: Night Shuttle Launch Re-cap (Carovette)
Mike: Looks like Ray Dent is going to hook up with the caravan at Columbia, S.C.
George Culli has KSC launch tickets. If anybody needs them, they can contact him directly at culli@bellsouth.net or Ray Dent at Dent_Ray@emc.com.
Ray can hand deliver the tickets after he gets to Cocoa Beach Wednesday night.
[Modified by savewave, 8:25 PM 11/25/2001]
George Culli has KSC launch tickets. If anybody needs them, they can contact him directly at culli@bellsouth.net or Ray Dent at Dent_Ray@emc.com.
Ray can hand deliver the tickets after he gets to Cocoa Beach Wednesday night.
[Modified by savewave, 8:25 PM 11/25/2001]
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Everything is A-OK for liftoff!
Just talked to Jennifer at KSC. She confirms that everything is on track for our visit to view the launch of STS-108 (Endeavor) Thursday.
"If you have a car pass and tickets, there will be no problem," Jennifer said. "Have a safe trip down and we look forward to meeting members of your group Thursday. Call me when you arrive!"
It should go without saying, but I'll mention it anyway. Security is going to be tight for the launch. Check your cars and your personal belongings before you leave home and make sure you don't have any weapons or sharp-pointed objects when you arrive at KSC.
I'm told by a NASA contract employee at KSC that the dogs they use as part of the security will alert even if they catch a whiff of a spent cartridge you might happen to have in a jacket or in your car.
The KSC security folks take seriously their mission to protect the shuttle and ensure a safe launch, as they should. We should take the security measures seriously, too.
"If you have a car pass and tickets, there will be no problem," Jennifer said. "Have a safe trip down and we look forward to meeting members of your group Thursday. Call me when you arrive!"
It should go without saying, but I'll mention it anyway. Security is going to be tight for the launch. Check your cars and your personal belongings before you leave home and make sure you don't have any weapons or sharp-pointed objects when you arrive at KSC.
I'm told by a NASA contract employee at KSC that the dogs they use as part of the security will alert even if they catch a whiff of a spent cartridge you might happen to have in a jacket or in your car.
The KSC security folks take seriously their mission to protect the shuttle and ensure a safe launch, as they should. We should take the security measures seriously, too.
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Jim, thanks for the updates!!
Less than 48 hours and we'll be on the way!!
I'm really looking forward to this. Its funny, but the launch itself is still secondary to me compared to seeing all of your cars and meeting all of you! :cheers:
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Less than 48 hours and we'll be on the way!!
I'm really looking forward to this. Its funny, but the launch itself is still secondary to me compared to seeing all of your cars and meeting all of you! :cheers:
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not funny at all.....the launch is totally secondary :D
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Link on security details
Here's a link on a pretty detailed story at space.com on security for the launch of STS-108.
http://www.space.com/missionlaunches...ew_011126.html
The key part of the story to those of us who purchased tickets is this:
“Only a limited number of launch viewing tickets -- about 1,500 -- will be sold to the public by the contractor that operates the KSC Visitor Complex. Like any other shuttle launch, ticket holders will be bussed from the complex to a KSC viewing site some seven miles (11 kilometers) south of Endeavour's launch pad.”
That's why the tickets sold out so early when they went on sale in August. There were only 1,500 of them.
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BTW ... It's not lost on me that space.com incorrectly spelled or used the term, "bussed." CorvetteForum members know, of course, that they meant to say "bused." "Bussed" in this context would mean ticket holders would be kissed from the complex to the KSC viewing site ... :crazy: :lol:
[Modified by savewave, 12:13 PM 11/26/2001]
http://www.space.com/missionlaunches...ew_011126.html
The key part of the story to those of us who purchased tickets is this:
“Only a limited number of launch viewing tickets -- about 1,500 -- will be sold to the public by the contractor that operates the KSC Visitor Complex. Like any other shuttle launch, ticket holders will be bussed from the complex to a KSC viewing site some seven miles (11 kilometers) south of Endeavour's launch pad.”
That's why the tickets sold out so early when they went on sale in August. There were only 1,500 of them.
:cool:
BTW ... It's not lost on me that space.com incorrectly spelled or used the term, "bussed." CorvetteForum members know, of course, that they meant to say "bused." "Bussed" in this context would mean ticket holders would be kissed from the complex to the KSC viewing site ... :crazy: :lol:
[Modified by savewave, 12:13 PM 11/26/2001]
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Re: Link on security details (dmc1007)
HELP......I totally fouled up....I just called to follow up on my tickets and I ordered them for ST109 not 108....I'm screwed. :(
I thought I read where one or two people had tix available that couldn't use them......any help!!!!?????
I thought I read where one or two people had tix available that couldn't use them......any help!!!!?????
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Mark: You've got mail with some options to consider. Good luck and see you at 8 a.m. Thursday morning for coffee, donuts and a tour of Eckler's! :D
George (vette-crazy): You still have those tickets you weren't going to be able to use?
George (vette-crazy): You still have those tickets you weren't going to be able to use?
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HELP......I totally fouled up....I just called to follow up on my tickets and I ordered them for ST109 not 108....I'm screwed. :(
I thought I read where one or two people had tix available that couldn't use them......any help!!!!?????
I thought I read where one or two people had tix available that couldn't use them......any help!!!!?????
I'm laughing WITH you not AT you 'cause that sounds just like something I'd do!!! :D:D
Hope it works out, but like you just said, the launch is totally secondary!! :D:D
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STS-108 Update
I was checking out the KSC website and found a "Shuttle Processing Note" here: http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/kscpao/s...at/current.htm
Hope the weather holds out!
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[Modified by Drop_Top_Dave, 5:47 AM 11/27/2001]
Hope the weather holds out!
Preparations are continuing on schedule for the launch of STS-108 on Thursday, Nov. 29. At Pad B, final payload closeouts and aft confidence checks are in progress The payload doors will be closed late this afternoon and the launch team will report on station this evening, ready to pick up the final countdown at the T-43 hour mark at 11 p.m. Over the weekend, the aft doors were closed Saturday night and final payload closeouts continued on Sunday. Last night, several hours after they arrived at KSC, STS-108 crewmembers Linda Godwin, Dan Tani, Carl Walz and Dan Bursch came to the launch pad to participate in crew compartment cable checks and sharp edge inspections in the payload bay.
Air Force forecasters indicate a 40 percent chance of weather prohibiting the launch on Nov. 29, with the possibility of showers/thunderstorms in the KSC area. They predict scattered clouds above 2,000 feet with a visibility of seven miles at launch time.
Air Force forecasters indicate a 40 percent chance of weather prohibiting the launch on Nov. 29, with the possibility of showers/thunderstorms in the KSC area. They predict scattered clouds above 2,000 feet with a visibility of seven miles at launch time.
[Modified by Drop_Top_Dave, 5:47 AM 11/27/2001]
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Detail forecast through 1 p.m. Thursday looks great:
http://www.weather.com/weather/hourb...umber=3&hour=0
http://www.weather.com/weather/hourb...umber=3&hour=0
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I still have 2 tickets. I also have a friend going who can bring the tickets to you or anyone else who might want them. Thanks!