Space Shuttle Launch Tonight Wed 8th August 2007

[Paule]

For those that are interested or just curious

Space Shuttle Endeavour will be launching this evening

Full countdown and live streaming of the event can be found here

Launch is scheduled for 6.36pm Eastern Time, approx 11.30pm GMT with a 10minute launch window

Full information can be found here

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sh...ain/index.html

I have been and watched the launches and believe me it is an experience you dont forget.

[Amethyst]

Re: Space Shuttle Launch Tonight Wed 8th August 2007

oooo lovely

I used to spend ages watching nasa tv online (sad ass as I am) completely fascinating seeing things in 'real time' Watched them trying to fix some solar panels on the outside of the international space station....fabulous views and beautiful light.

[Paule]

Re: Space Shuttle Launch Tonight Wed 8th August 2007

oooo lovely

I used to spend ages watching nasa tv online (sad ass as I am) .

That makes two of us then..lol

If you ever get chance to see an actual launch in Florida, its amazing.

Due to the distance you have to be away from it, you actually see it take off, then you hear it, then you feel the ground rumble.

Its an experience, believe me.

There was also a rocket launch the other day, sending the next probe to Mars, due to get there in 9 NINE months.

[Paule]

Re: Space Shuttle Launch Tonight Wed 8th August 2007

Space Shuttle Mission STS-118

Orbiter: Endeavour
Mission: Space Station Assembly Mission 13A.1
Primary Payload: S5 Truss
Launch Date: August 8
Launch Time: 6:36:39 p.m. EDT (UK approx 11.30pm)
Launch Window: 10 minutes
Launch Pad: 39A
Landing Site: Kennedy Space Center
Inclination/Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles