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OT Space Coasters: Watching a rocket launch at/around KSC
Posted on 4/1/18 at 11:34 am
Posted on 4/1/18 at 11:34 am
We’re headed to the Cape for tomorrow’s Space-X launch.
My question is: How far ahead do you need to take the bus from KSC to the Saturn V-Apollo Center?
We are also considering leaving KSC and watching it from the beach (Jetty Park or Cocoa Bch Pier) or Titusville. Does anyone have some suggestions where to watch it?
My question is: How far ahead do you need to take the bus from KSC to the Saturn V-Apollo Center?
We are also considering leaving KSC and watching it from the beach (Jetty Park or Cocoa Bch Pier) or Titusville. Does anyone have some suggestions where to watch it?
This post was edited on 4/1/18 at 11:41 am
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Posted on 4/1/18 at 12:07 pm to TDFreak
I would go to Cocoa beach or some where on Satellite beach to watch. Last i heard, they moved the local watch at cape, further away.
We used grab some beer and chill when they had night launches.
Rockets were always louder than the shuttle.
We used grab some beer and chill when they had night launches.
Rockets were always louder than the shuttle.
Posted on 4/1/18 at 12:11 pm to SeeeeK
Years ago we were at Cocoa Beach and they sent something up. It was pretty incredible seeing and hearing it.
Posted on 4/1/18 at 12:18 pm to TDFreak
Cocoa Beach is a great place to watch from
Posted on 4/1/18 at 3:01 pm to TDFreak
What pad are they launching from? If 39A/B, Titusville off US1 should work.
Posted on 4/1/18 at 3:42 pm to TDFreak
We always watched in a dirt/grass parking lot type area across from what used to be the miracle city mall... so that's off us-1 titusville. That was grandpa's spot when he wasn't in the launch room or at the observation site.
Posted on 4/1/18 at 4:15 pm to MoarKilometers
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We always watched in a dirt/grass parking lot type area across from what used to be the miracle city mall... so that's off us-1 titusville.
Wow. Yeah. That’s does look like a good spot. Thanks.
Posted on 4/1/18 at 5:42 pm to TDFreak
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Wow. Yeah. That’s does look like a good spot. Thanks.
Glad i could be of assistance. I'm unsure of the launch time or weather, but i know it has been warm this week. Packing some bug spray would not be a bad idea, just in case. Oh and lawn chairs are always an a+ idea. T'ville/brevard county sheriffs have never been known for being cool, so I'd avoid a cooler and beer
I'm trashy like that, so figured I'd throw it out there. Being a monday launch i wouldn't expect huge crowds, but traffic occasionally does get a little wonky on us-1 around launch time.Posted on 4/1/18 at 6:06 pm to MoarKilometers
You can see it from as far south as Indiatlantic/Melbourne Beach but Cocoa is better.
Best was from a high rise hotel on the water IMO.
Best was from a high rise hotel on the water IMO.
Posted on 4/1/18 at 6:26 pm to TDFreak
I'm no good...I always watch them from either the causeway or the VAB. But I'm badged.
Posted on 4/2/18 at 2:57 am to TDFreak
Head across the Max Brewer Bridge towards Merrit Island National Wildlife Refugee & Haulover Canal and you can pull over and hang out on the side of the road to watch the launch or go watch it from Canaveral National Seashore if you go really early to get a parking spot.
Though personally, I think they’re best viewed from 1500’ above the Indian River
Though personally, I think they’re best viewed from 1500’ above the Indian River
Posted on 4/2/18 at 4:04 am to PearlyBaker
How many people does Elon plan to kill?
Posted on 4/2/18 at 4:06 am to starsandstripes
quote:All of them.
How many people does Elon plan to kill?
Posted on 4/2/18 at 7:27 am to PearlyBaker
What a great view! How often have you done that? Shuttle launches?
Posted on 4/2/18 at 8:39 am to AlwysATgr
I’ve done it a few times now because I fly out of the airport next to the Cape but they were all rockets, not shuttles. I’m a little too young to have been flying while the shuttles were although I saw most of the shuttle launches from my backyard or a boat growing up.
Posted on 4/2/18 at 8:46 am to TDFreak
My son and I went to see the last shuttle launch. Saw it from a campground called Manatee Hammock in Titusville. I'd go somewhere in Titusville, Merritt Island or Canaveral Seashore. Cocoa Beach is too crowded and touristy for me.
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