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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 06:16 AM
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I'd like to get close enuf that I just get my arm hair singed! Being up close would be incredible. 3 SSME @400,00 lb ft /ea + 2 SRB @2,800,000 lb ft /ea. ! Oh baby! We are def getting down to business.
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 11:12 AM
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In.
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by captainbk,Apr 5 2010, 05:25 PM
The July 29th is a possibility. I have never been there for a shuttle launch although I did gofor several of the moon launches....way cool
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 07:48 AM
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+3 just need notice
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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I will post up a new thread when it gets closer to the launch dates. All this interest is great. I think it will be a awesome meet/thing to do.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 06:18 AM
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im in the manned launches are the good ones with the hole shuttle takin off i think they launch unmanned rockets all the time anyone know if these are manned launches?
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 06:51 AM
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yes, these are the 3 remaining shuttle launches.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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Time Mile Instruction For Toward
Summary: 129.9 miles (1 hour, 56 minutes)
9:00 AM 0.0 Depart Tampa on N Ashley Dr (North) 0.6 mi
9:01 AM 0.6 Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-275 0.8 mi I-275 / I-4
9:02 AM 1.4 At exit 45B, take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-4 61.3 mi I-4 / Orlando
9:54 AM 62.7 At exit 62, turn RIGHT onto Ramp 0.3 mi SR-417 N / Disney World / Celebration / International Airport
9:55 AM 63.1 Keep LEFT to stay on Ramp 0.3 mi
9:55 AM 63.3 At exit 62, keep LEFT to stay on Ramp 0.8 mi
9:56 AM 64.1 Keep RIGHT to stay on Ramp 0.8 mi SR-417 / International Airport / Sanford
9:57 AM 64.9 *Toll road* Stay on Ramp (North-East) 0.2 mi
9:57 AM 65.1 *Toll road* Merge onto SR-417 [Central Florida Greeneway] 24.0 mi
10:18 AM 89.1 *Toll road* At exit 26, turn RIGHT onto Ramp 0.3 mi SR-528-Toll / Bee Line
10:18 AM 89.4 *Toll road* Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto SR-528 [Beach Line] 26.5 mi SR-528-Toll / Bee Line / Cocoa / Kennedy Space Center
10:41 AM 115.9 Stay on SR-528 [Beach Line] (East) 11.9 mi
10:53 AM 127.8 Road name changes to SR-A1A [Astronaut Blvd] 2.1 mi
10:55 AM 129.9 Turn LEFT (East) onto Polk Ave 76 yds
10:56 AM 129.9 Arrive Cape Canaveral

SUMMARY
Driving distance: 129.9 miles
Trip duration: 1 hour, 56 minutes
Driving time: 1 hour, 56 minutes
Cost: $18.77
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 08:46 AM
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cost 18.77 WTF!!!!!! is that toll costs??????
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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This is a MUST MUST now that the Supermeet has been delayed! Hell - why not open this up in the Florida forum and see if we can collect some of the Oland crew on the way over...

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