Last Shuttle Launch

[BabbForHeisman]

What are you doing at 11:26 am central on Friday July 8 (that's tomorrow)?

Answer: getting yourself to a tv or internet feed and watching the launch of STS-135, the last space shuttle mission ever. After 135 missions over the last three decades, this is it...the final mission that will conclude a piece of American history.

The launch should be able to be viewed on any major network or news station. If you're not around a TV, pull up the video feed at www.nasa.gov.

Launch tomorrow is pending weather (which looks iffy) as well as an assesment of a lightning strike on the pad earlier this afternoon. So be ready to stay tuned on Saturday or Sunday if required.

I'm road-tripping it to Florida as I type, so I will try to provide some updates as things develop.

Geaux Atlantis!



igeaux.mobi

[CajunAmos]

Any UL logo's on the hardware this trip?

[cajun4life]

_ What are you doing at 11:26 am central on Friday July 8 (that's tomorrow)?

Answer: getting yourself to a tv or internet feed and watching the launch of STS-135, the last space shuttle mission ever. After 135 missions over the last three decades, this is it...the final mission that will conclude a piece of American history.

The launch should be able to be viewed on any major network or news station. If you're not around a TV, pull up the video feed at www.nasa.gov.

Launch tomorrow is pending weather (which looks iffy) as well as an assesment of a lightning strike on the pad earlier this afternoon. So be ready to stay tuned on Saturday or Sunday if required.

I'm road-tripping it to Florida as I type, so I will try to provide some updates as things develop.

Geaux Atlantis!



igeaux.mobi _

For me this is a very sad day in American history. Venturing into outer space was the most defining moment for American ingenuity IMO, we were determined to land a man on the moon and we did so. Little kids dreamed of being astronauts and those astronauts made regular people believe anything was possible. I am saddened that this day has arrived.

[NOCajun]

_ For me this is a very sad day in American history. Venturing into outer space was the most defining moment for American ingenuity IMO, we were determined to land a man on the moon and we did so. Little kids dreamed of being astronauts and those astronauts made regular people believe anything was possible. I am saddened that this day has arrived. _

AGREED.

[The Floridian]

_ What are you doing at 11:26 am central on Friday July 8 (that's tomorrow)?

Answer: getting yourself to a tv or internet feed and watching the launch of STS-135, the last space shuttle mission ever. After 135 missions over the last three decades, this is it...the final mission that will conclude a piece of American history.

The launch should be able to be viewed on any major network or news station. If you're not around a TV, pull up the video feed at www.nasa.gov.

Launch tomorrow is pending weather (which looks iffy) as well as an assesment of a lightning strike on the pad earlier this afternoon. So be ready to stay tuned on Saturday or Sunday if required.

I'm road-tripping it to Florida as I type, so I will try to provide some updates as things develop.

Geaux Atlantis!



igeaux.mobi _

Damn, I really miss going outside and watching the shuttles take off from my backyard. Babbfor, if you're going to be in Titusville, try getting some rock shrimp at Dixie Crossroads. Those things are great boiled. Have a great trip and keep a watch out for the damn snowbirds when you're driving.

[ulforlife]

Can someone explain NASA's future plans now that the space shuttle launches will commence?

What does this mean to the rest of us Americans
igeaux.mobi

[CajunMarine81]

_ Can someone explain NASA's future plans now that the space shuttle launches will commence?

What does this mean to the rest of us Americans
igeaux.mobi _

That is my question... so it's just over? I know NASA is busy making middle east nations love us (B.O. order), which is a full time job, but what now? I'm sure we will still have space exploration, but whats the future plans?

[Ned Clampett]

_ That is my question... so it's just over? I know NASA is busy making middle east nations love us (B.O. order), which is a full time job, but what now? I'm sure we will still have space exploration, but whats the future plans? _

Pay out the _____ to the Russians for a ride to support the space station.

[wcd35]

Launch tomorrow is pending weather (which looks iffy) as well as an assesment of a lightning strike on the pad earlier this afternoon. So be ready to stay tuned on Saturday or Sunday if required.
igeaux.mobi _

Dont forget to try SCE to AUX

[CajunAmos]

Can someone explain NASA's future plans now that the space shuttle launches will commence?

What does this mean to the rest of us Americans
igeaux.mobi

I think a manned mission to Mars is in the planning stages. I saw some shows on the NASA channel, and the project seems to be well on the way.

I think they also plan to use a cross between the shuttle and the old Apollo rocket as a launch vehicle for personnel and materials. It would use an Apollo like main rocket, with outboard recoverable solid rocket boosters. My understanding is it's more economical than having a single vehicle do both at the same time.

Hopefully BFH can lead us to some updated info on plans and timelines.

[NOCajun]

The REAL question now is, how long are we going to let the russkies and the chi-coms run everything in outerspace??

[CajunAmos]

The REAL question now is, how long are we going to let the russkies and the chi-coms run everything in outerspace??

On the NBC video I watched earlier, the announcer mentioned it would be the last launch from Florida for four years.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540...5578&#43685578