Rocket Launch

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  1. hothie Jedi Master

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    Hey everybody. We were just browsing the Kennedy Space Center website (kennedyspacecenter.com), and we saw that there is scheduled to be a rocket launch on Thursday August 12th between 7:13-7:34 AM. So, if you're waiting in line or just out and about, make sure you look to the East at that time and have your camera ready. :)
    hothie, Aug 3, 2010 at 2:17 PM
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  2. KissinDigital Jedi Knight

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    I'll just walk my door and stand on my drive way. :cool:

    Though I wish so bad that it was a night shuttle launch. Even out the con center you guys would see it and I promise you would never forget it.

    I live here and I still am awed by that experience - even after the ... 7th/8th time?
    KissinDigital, Aug 3, 2010 at 2:24 PM
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  3. hothie Jedi Master

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    Yeah, I saw a night launch while I was in Orlando in 92. I happened to be sitting by a lake, so I could see the giant ball of flame not only ascending into the dark night, but also reflecting off of the water. True, I still haven't forgotten it. ;)
    hothie, Aug 3, 2010 at 2:29 PM
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  4. MajinKaze Jedi Knight

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    Seriously? This is happening? Holy crap, I hope I see this.
    MajinKaze, Aug 3, 2010 at 2:41 PM
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  5. Obi Anne FF admin Celebrations, Europe

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    I was hoping to see the Discovery landing, since it was originally planned to land next week, but since the missions has been delayed that won't be possible. Still if I'm up it would be cool to see a rocket launch.
    Obi Anne, Aug 3, 2010 at 3:06 PM
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  6. Darth-Dogfish-Head Jedi Master

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    Very cool! Thanks for posting this, I would have been disappointed if I had missed it.
    Darth-Dogfish-Head, Aug 3, 2010 at 3:13 PM
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  7. MattDoc Jedi Knight

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    Very cool. Will we really have a chance of seeing this from where we'll be?
    MattDoc, Aug 4, 2010 at 6:18 AM
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  8. KissinDigital Jedi Knight

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    Just look east. Rockets aren't quite as bright as a shuttle launch but yeah, you really will have a chance to see it - assuming there are minimal clouds.

    I saw a night launch on Disney property, even with trees and buildings it was a clear view.
    KissinDigital, Aug 4, 2010 at 8:08 AM
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  9. SITH__CHICK Jedi Grand Master

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    YAY!!!!! Hope I'm up that early? It would be 5AM - ish my time :(
    SITH__CHICK, Aug 4, 2010 at 8:59 AM
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  10. LAJ_FETT Tech Admin and Collecting/Games: CCG Mod

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    I saw a night shuttle launch once from Orlando as well. It was about 4 or 5am. The hotel had actually opened one of the big top-floor suites for people who wanted to watch, but I checked and my balcony faced the right way. I put the TV on to a channel doing a countdown and when it got close I went on the balcony. It was beautiful - just this ball of flame heading skywards! If you get the chance to see a night launch I recommend it!
    LAJ_FETT, Aug 4, 2010 at 10:18 AM
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  11. hothie Jedi Master

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    Let's all hope for sunny weather! Not only for those standing outside, but also so we can all see the rocket launch. :)
    hothie, Aug 4, 2010 at 1:39 PM
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  12. wookieesrus Jedi Knight

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    Also for anyone that will be driving in the area at this time, or for those that will have a portable radio, you can tune to radio station AM 1240 and AM 1350 to hear the launch coverage.
    wookieesrus, Aug 4, 2010 at 3:46 PM
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  13. KingTomatoXIII Jedi Knight

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    I've seen a couple of shuttle launches from daytona beach, definately worth the gander if you're able to take a look.
    KingTomatoXIII, Aug 5, 2010 at 6:54 AM
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  14. Dark Lady Mara Manager Emeritus

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    Very cool. I hope the weather will be good enough for us to see it. :D
    Dark Lady Mara, Aug 5, 2010 at 7:02 AM
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  15. hothie Jedi Master

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    Is anyone else planning on seeing Kennedy while in Fl?
    hothie, Aug 5, 2010 at 8:47 PM
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  16. Grand Admiral Strife MidSouth RSA / Fmr Austin Chapter Rep

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    Not this trip, just don't have the time or funds. Already spending time at Disney.

    Grand Admiral Strife, Aug 5, 2010 at 9:43 PM
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  17. Beretta911 Jedi Knight

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    Awesome, I'll def look that way.

    I'm headed off to Kennedy after I hit Disney World and Universal.

    Beretta911, Aug 5, 2010 at 10:37 PM
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  18. Obi Anne FF admin Celebrations, Europe

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    We are planning to do that on Monday after CV.
    Obi Anne, Aug 6, 2010 at 12:36 AM
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  19. Admiral_Ozzel Jedi Knight

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    No other plans other than C5. I will be looking to the sky for the chance to see this though.
    Admiral_Ozzel, Aug 7, 2010 at 10:01 PM
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  20. jawajames President/Chapter Rep San Diego, CA

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    don't forget there's also the Perseid meteor shower... if we have clear skies at night...
    jawajames, Aug 10, 2010 at 10:54 AM
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  21. KissinDigital Jedi Knight

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    Forget the skies, unless a person heads out of town, the light pollution means they won't see a thing either way. :C
    KissinDigital, Aug 11, 2010 at 5:16 AM
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