robs@infmx.informix.com (Robert Schneider) (05/22/91)
Hi - We're going to be in S. Florida from 5/22 - 5/29. I understand that the the shuttle may be lifting off this Friday, 5/25. Does anyone know the latest status of the launch? Assuming that it will be launched, approximately how long does it take to drive from the Miami area to Cape Canaveral? Are there any tips or advice that someone could give us regarding traffic, best place to view, etc. All those who respond will be rewarded with eternal life and wealth. Thanks! Rob
34LI6RE@CMUVM.BITNET (05/24/91)
Our family was in Florida and watched Atlantis launch on April 5. We drove from Winter Haven and took the "Bee Line" to the Cape. We left Winter Haven at 5 am and made it to the Cape with only 20 minutes to spare. Be prepared for traffic jams...the last 11 miles took us 2 hours to drive. We watched from Gate 3, across the bay. What a wonderous sight! If you haven't already, take advantage of the day there and tour the NASA area. Discovery was on the launch that day, so we saw one on the launch pad as well as one go up. My "guess" is Miami is a good 7-9 hours away, BEFORE the traffic jams come into play. Many people the day we were there were left on the highway and had to watch the launch while still some distance away from the Cape. Another tip if you're staying for the day is to pack a cooler w/drinks, munchies, lunch, etc. The parking lot is so near, we just went back to the van for lunch, rather than pay the tourist prices for lunch. The bus tours and the movie prices are reasonable and worth the $. Enjoy! Holly Whitehead
sokay@cyclone.mitre.org (S. J. Okay) (05/28/91)
In article <1991May21.215637.18716@informix.com> robs@infmx.informix.com (Robert Schneider) writes: > >Hi - > >We're going to be in S. Florida from 5/22 - 5/29. I >understand that the the shuttle may be lifting off >this Friday, 5/25. Does anyone know the latest >status of the launch? Assuming that it will be >launched, approximately how long does it take to >drive from the Miami area to Cape Canaveral? Are >there any tips or advice that someone could give >us regarding traffic, best place to view, etc. Since we all know that this didn't happen, and I'm going to be down in Fla. starting this weekend, could somebody please post the next possible launch date(s?) and the best place to view the liftoff?---THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!!!! >All those who respond will be rewarded with eternal >life and wealth. Ditto.... ---Steve