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This really depends on the weather. I live in Orlando and have been working within the tourism field transporting guests to view the space shuttle launches for many years. When I am office based I have a 50 / 50 chance of seeing the launch from Orlando. Weather is the issue, if there are clouds between Orlando and the coast you can't see the launch, sometimes just as it peaks out the top of the clouds, sometimes not at all and sometimes after it has been up for 30 seconds or so as a tiny image in the distance. The launch can be viewed from Titusville or Cocoa Beach but honestly the nearer you get to the launch pads ultimately the better the view. The best place therefore is the NASA Causeway, this is the closet a member of the general public can get, just 6 miles from launchpad Kennedy Space Center sell tickets to view from the causeway and once they sell out there are many companies that sell them on the website, www.spaceshuttlelaunchtours.com has a price match guarantee for launch tours. Hope this information helps.
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Can you see the space shuttle launch from Miami?
It is possible to see a space shuttle launch from Miami, which is about 200 miles away from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. However, visibility may depend on weather conditions and the specific trajectory of the launch.
Where can you watch the last space shuttle launch?
The last space shuttle launch took place on July 8, 2011, and it was broadcast live on NASA TV as well as various news channels. It may be possible to find archived footage of the launch online on platforms like YouTube or NASA's website. Live streams of future space launches can be found on NASA TV and space agency websites.
Can the shuttle launch be seen from TampaFl?
Yes, the space shuttle launch can be visible from Tampa, Florida, which is approximately 200 miles away from the Kennedy Space Center where the launches occur. Depending on weather conditions and time of day, observers may be able to see the shuttle launch as a bright streak in the sky.
How far away can a space shuttle launch be witnessed by the naked eye?
That depends on how good your eye-sight is. How far can you see? ^Very funny. But seriously, I remember seeing the shuttle launch once when I was a kid growing up in N. Carolina, which must have been at least 500 miles from Cape Canaveral. ^^In that case at least 500 miles! ^^^uk sucks.
Is a space shuttle a rocket?
The space shuttle is a reusable spacecraft. It has 3 main engines powered by liquid fuel which are used to launch it into orbit with help from similarly reusable solid fuel boosters (the white rockets along the side of the shuttle during launch). When returning after a mission, the space shuttle is unpowered and glides back for a landing. See related question.
What is the most popular attraction at the Space Center?
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at NASA's Florida Kennedy Space Center is an educational and historical space where visitors can see shows and exhibits. By far the most popular attraction at the Center is the simulated space shuttle ride called Shuttle Launch Experience. The bus tours of the launch sites are another popular offering.
Space shuttle abbreviations ET?
The ET is the External Tank. It is the large orange tank you see attached to the Shuttle during the launch phase.
Can you see the space shuttle launch from Miami?
It is possible to see a space shuttle launch from Miami, which is about 200 miles away from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. However, visibility may depend on weather conditions and the specific trajectory of the launch.
Where can you watch the last space shuttle launch?
The last space shuttle launch took place on July 8, 2011, and it was broadcast live on NASA TV as well as various news channels. It may be possible to find archived footage of the launch online on platforms like YouTube or NASA's website. Live streams of future space launches can be found on NASA TV and space agency websites.
Can the shuttle launch be seen from TampaFl?
Yes, the space shuttle launch can be visible from Tampa, Florida, which is approximately 200 miles away from the Kennedy Space Center where the launches occur. Depending on weather conditions and time of day, observers may be able to see the shuttle launch as a bright streak in the sky.
Can you see the shuttle in space?
You can not see the space shuttle on Earth, but you can see it in a rocket!
How far away can a space shuttle launch be witnessed by the naked eye?
That depends on how good your eye-sight is. How far can you see? ^Very funny. But seriously, I remember seeing the shuttle launch once when I was a kid growing up in N. Carolina, which must have been at least 500 miles from Cape Canaveral. ^^In that case at least 500 miles! ^^^uk sucks.
Is a space shuttle a rocket?
The space shuttle is a reusable spacecraft. It has 3 main engines powered by liquid fuel which are used to launch it into orbit with help from similarly reusable solid fuel boosters (the white rockets along the side of the shuttle during launch). When returning after a mission, the space shuttle is unpowered and glides back for a landing. See related question.
How many shuttle launches have there been?
There have been 134 operational launches with one more planned launch. See related link for a full list.
What was used before space shuttle?
Before the space shuttle program, NASA used various launch vehicles such as the Saturn rockets for the Apollo missions and the Space Transportation System for early spaceflights. These vehicles were designed for specific missions and did not have the reusable characteristics of the space shuttle.
Where can you see a space shuttle launch?
Cape Kennedy is the best viewing followed by Titusville and the Cape Canaveral area are best. Kennedy Space Center sells tickets to the prime viewing area a few weeks before each launch. For those who cannot travel to the area, you can watch the launch on the internet through NASA TV. However there are no more shuttle launches.
What was the name of the first shuttle to be launched?
The first shuttle flight was Enterprise on February 18, 1977 aboard the carrier aircraft.The first operational launch was Columbia on April 21st 1981.See related link for a full detail of the Shuttles launch history
