Cape Canaveral Launch 5th August

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<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by NigelM
I have noticed that this will be on whilst we are there.

I would not mind getting close to the launch site but am not wanting to get gridlocked into traffic Jams.

Is there an expert who knows of a location which has reasonable facilities and will give us a view?

Thanks
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Hi Nigel,

If you have a look at my trip report from last year:
http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums/topic_54102.asp

towards the bottom of the thread I've pasted a Google maps view of Titusville showing what I considered to be a pretty good spot to view a launch.

I hope you manage to see a launch, it is fantastic.
Cheers.

[villalover59]

We are planning to go to this.

We have been told the best viewing spots are not necessarily the same spots you would have gone to
see a shuttle as they are launched from different launch pads?

Jetty park has been recommend to us, has anyone been here?

[Robert5988]

Kennedy Space Center Atlas 5 Rocket Launch Viewing August 5th, 2011 11:30AM.

This tour is similar to Kennedy Space Center Tour, however guest will get the benefit of FREE special ticket that takes them to the Banana River Viewing causeway (near Saturn V Center), to experience UPCLOSE rocket viewing.
Atlas 5 and launch details:
Size
Height: 191.2 ft
Diameter: 12.49 ft
Weight: 737,400 lb
Payload Capacity
Low Earth Orbit (LEO): 21,490–64,860 lb
Geosynchronous Orbit (GTO): 10,470–28,660 lb Juno Launch - Atlas
Launch Window: 1539-1709 GMT (11:39 a.m.-1:09 p.m. EDT)
Launch Site: SLC-41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida

Juno will investigate the giant planet's formation, evolution and structure from an elliptical orbit. The rocket will fly in the 551 vehicle configuration with a five-meter fairing, five solid rocket boosters and a single-engine Centaur upper stage.
Viewing is from Saturn V Center (Banana Creek viewing), approximately 5 miles away. The launch pad is located south of Launch Pad 39A.
Transportation to viewing area will be provided by KSCVC. Transportation to Saturn V Center will begin at 8:00 AM through 11:00 AM.
Launch date and time subject to change.

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Pick up times will begin at 6:00AM
Launch Viewing Pick Up Location & Maps

• US 192 AREA
  
  • Publix 192 East - MAP
  • Big Orange Shop - MAP
  • Charley’s Steakhouse (Parkway) - MAP
  • Best Western Lakeside - MAP
• DISNEY AREA
  
  • Disney All-star Music - MAP
  • Disney Swan Resort - MAP
• INTERNATIONAL DRIVE AREA
  
  • Sheraton 4 Points Studio City Hotel - MAP
  • International Palms Resort - MAP
  • Quality Inn International - MAP
  • Rosen Inn At Pointe Orlando - MAP
  • Double Tree International Resort - MAP
• DISNEY VILLAGE/LAKE BUENA VISTA AREA
  
  • Clarion Inn Hotel LBV - MAP
  • Crossroads Plaza (Goodings) - MAP