Sts-135

Eleven · 07-06-2011, 12:37 PM

Anyone going to see the launch? We had plans to get into the condo we're staying at in Ormond-by-the-sea on Saturday, but I think we're gonna head down early to catch a view of the launch.

I know a family that live in Melbourne, but they aren't home, and I'm sure it will be INSANE anywhere within 20-30 miles of the Cape.

I know on a clear day you can see the shuttle from Ormond, but if anyone has better ideas to get closer without having to deal with literally 1 million other people, let me know!

We'll probably plan on getting to the area sometime early Friday morning, it's a long drive from Ohio!

sheeper · 07-06-2011, 12:42 PM

we can usually watch the launch from my front lawn....and we'll do so!

HOWEVER.......weather is expected to be iffy for launch day.

Eleven · 07-08-2011, 02:17 PM

We said screw it, and went to the bridge in Titusville with all the other crazy people. It was WELL worth the hassle.

Eleven · 07-08-2011, 02:39 PM

Some of the people coming off the bridge very very satisfied.

MurphysLaw · 07-08-2011, 02:43 PM

I was at the KSC visitor complex for the launch, first time being that close to a launch

larryinlc · 07-15-2011, 01:23 PM

I thought this 360 view of the flight deck was pretty cool. Seems like I've seen this before somewhere, but it's worth another look. All this and the seats don't look all that comfortable.

http://360vr.com/2011/06/22-discover...236/index.html

jjirons69 · 07-15-2011, 01:47 PM

Holy chit!! Look at all those switch, buttons, and knobs. It's a wonder the thing ever gets off the ground.

07-06-2011, 12:37 PM	#1
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Sts-135 Anyone going to see the launch? We had plans to get into the condo we're staying at in Ormond-by-the-sea on Saturday, but I think we're gonna head down early to catch a view of the launch. I know a family that live in Melbourne, but they aren't home, and I'm sure it will be INSANE anywhere within 20-30 miles of the Cape. I know on a clear day you can see the shuttle from Ormond, but if anyone has better ideas to get closer without having to deal with literally 1 million other people, let me know! We'll probably plan on getting to the area sometime early Friday morning, it's a long drive from Ohio! __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

07-06-2011, 12:42 PM	#2
sheeper Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 58 Trading: (0)	Re: Sts-135 we can usually watch the launch from my front lawn....and we'll do so! HOWEVER.......weather is expected to be iffy for launch day. __________________

07-08-2011, 02:17 PM	#3
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Sts-135 We said screw it, and went to the bridge in Titusville with all the other crazy people. It was WELL worth the hassle. __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

07-08-2011, 02:39 PM	#4
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Sts-135 Some of the people coming off the bridge very very satisfied. __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

07-08-2011, 02:43 PM	#5
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Sts-135 I was at the KSC visitor complex for the launch, first time being that close to a launch __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

07-15-2011, 01:23 PM	#6
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Re: Sts-135 I thought this 360 view of the flight deck was pretty cool. Seems like I've seen this before somewhere, but it's worth another look. All this and the seats don't look all that comfortable. http://360vr.com/2011/06/22-discover...236/index.html

07-15-2011, 01:47 PM	#7
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Sts-135 Holy chit!! Look at all those switch, buttons, and knobs. It's a wonder the thing ever gets off the ground. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes