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cdowns · 04-26-2011, 04:16 PM

well this fri afternoon at 347 they plan on liftoff

crowd expected to b about half million people from around the world

the motels that normally get around $60 a night are charging $300 or so a night for the launch madness

i'm just going a bit south of daytona on an ocean beach where the view is pretty good for being 30miles or so from the cape

anybody going??

Luv68's · 04-26-2011, 06:11 PM

Wow, saw the first Shuttle launch, wish I could see the last.

**N2TRUX** · 04-26-2011, 08:21 PM

I'm still pissed that they did not retire one of the spacecraft's to Houston. I really wish someone could explain to me why the Space Museum in New York City, or the California Science Center should have one over NASA in Houston.

Sillyoldman · 04-26-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I'm still pissed that they did not retire one of the spacecraft's to Houston. I really wish someone could explain to me why the Space Museum in New York City, or the California Science Center should have one over NASA in Houston.

We get a flight simulator. I suppose the good news is that we can board it. So did Houston get anything? It's crazy all of the structures that were mandated to be built prior to selection.

Longhorn Man · 04-26-2011, 09:40 PM

there's been a lot of complaining that the Niel Armstrong Space Musium here in Ohio didn't get one either.

Indian113 · 04-26-2011, 10:07 PM

I would rather watch that live instaed of that Dang wedding in England! Wish I could sit on the beach with ya Cdowns and see some American History

pritch · 04-26-2011, 10:11 PM

I thought there was one more after this one.

Utah was trying to get one of them too, since the solid motors are built here.

CG · 04-27-2011, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by pritch

I thought there was one more after this one.

Utah was trying to get one of them too, since the solid motors are built here.

Yeah, last one for Endeavour, one more after that ... looking it up.

Atlantis end of June is the very last one.

JOHNORO · 04-27-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I'm still pissed that they did not retire one of the spacecraft's to Houston. I really wish someone could explain to me why the Space Museum in New York City, or the California Science Center should have one over NASA in Houston.

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68C15 · 04-27-2011, 06:43 AM

what are they gonna replace them with?

cdowns · 04-27-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

what are they gonna replace them with?

i think they have something on the drawing board but no real funding to do anythingg about it// forseeable future manned spacetravel up to russian and maybe chinnese// america i fear will concentrat on bottle rockets and such in the forseeable future// aerospace techs in florida are begging at mcmodalds and burger king for jobs nowadays. rocket scientist serving burgers and fries

no moa · 04-27-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i think they have something on the drawing board but no real funding to do anythingg about it// forseeable future manned spacetravel up to russian and maybe chinnese// america i fear will concentrat on bottle rockets and such in the forseeable future// aerospace techs in florida are begging at mcmodalds and burger king for jobs nowadays. rocket scientist serving burgers and fries

You said it!

CG · 04-27-2011, 02:47 PM

Im pretty sure this is all the budget will allow for now. Its still in the testing stage.

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Longhorn Man · 04-27-2011, 04:52 PM

new budget;

cdowns · 04-27-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

new budget;

as a kid that was one of my favorite toys,we used to have races with them to see who could get them higher and further in the farm fields

i've got a NOS one from the early 60's still in the original wrapping never opened

68C15 · 04-28-2011, 06:45 AM

interesting, they used to spend as much for a toilet seat as I pay for a house and now their budget matches the one I have for my truck. LOL

you have to admit though. the space shuttle design worked pretty darn good for a long time. I can't wait to see what the other countries come up with. (top that!!)

edit;
oh, I know!!!!
why not dust off those alien crafts we have stored hidden away and use them? I hear they do not run on a "conventional" fuel so operating costs would be low.

1970 Bowtie · 04-28-2011, 12:54 PM

Living in central Fl.for almost 25yrs Shuttle launchs get to be just a routine thing.Back a few years ago when it seemed like they were sending one into space every 6-8 weeks it got to be no big deal.Half the time we didnt even know that there was going to be a launch,until you looked to the east and saw the fire from the solid rocket boosters and the smoke trail.Now that the shuttle program is coming to an end it makes me stop and think how fortunate I am to have seen so many launches,and how truely amazing it is.Wont be heading to the coast with the crowds,but I will step outside in the front yard to watch.Hopefully the last one in June will be a night launch,those are truely amazing to see.

04-26-2011, 04:16 PM	#1
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Last shuttle launch well this fri afternoon at 347 they plan on liftoff crowd expected to b about half million people from around the world the motels that normally get around $60 a night are charging $300 or so a night for the launch madness i'm just going a bit south of daytona on an ocean beach where the view is pretty good for being 30miles or so from the cape anybody going?? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-26-2011, 06:11 PM	#2
Luv68's Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Russellville, Tn and DeLand Fl. Posts: 533	Re: Last shuttle launch Wow, saw the first Shuttle launch, wish I could see the last.

04-26-2011, 08:21 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Last shuttle launch I'm still pissed that they did not retire one of the spacecraft's to Houston. I really wish someone could explain to me why the Space Museum in New York City, or the California Science Center should have one over NASA in Houston. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-26-2011, 09:40 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Last shuttle launch there's been a lot of complaining that the Niel Armstrong Space Musium here in Ohio didn't get one either.

04-26-2011, 10:07 PM	#6
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Last shuttle launch I would rather watch that live instaed of that Dang wedding in England! Wish I could sit on the beach with ya Cdowns and see some American History

04-26-2011, 10:11 PM	#7
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Last shuttle launch I thought there was one more after this one. Utah was trying to get one of them too, since the solid motors are built here. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

04-27-2011, 06:43 AM	#10
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Last shuttle launch what are they gonna replace them with? __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

04-27-2011, 04:52 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Last shuttle launch new budget;

04-28-2011, 06:45 AM	#16
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Last shuttle launch interesting, they used to spend as much for a toilet seat as I pay for a house and now their budget matches the one I have for my truck. LOL you have to admit though. the space shuttle design worked pretty darn good for a long time. I can't wait to see what the other countries come up with. (top that!!) edit; oh, I know!!!! why not dust off those alien crafts we have stored hidden away and use them? I hear they do not run on a "conventional" fuel so operating costs would be low. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card Last edited by 68C15; 04-28-2011 at 06:48 AM.

04-28-2011, 12:54 PM	#17
1970 Bowtie It's all in the timing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary,Florida Posts: 600	Re: Last shuttle launch Living in central Fl.for almost 25yrs Shuttle launchs get to be just a routine thing.Back a few years ago when it seemed like they were sending one into space every 6-8 weeks it got to be no big deal.Half the time we didnt even know that there was going to be a launch,until you looked to the east and saw the fire from the solid rocket boosters and the smoke trail.Now that the shuttle program is coming to an end it makes me stop and think how fortunate I am to have seen so many launches,and how truely amazing it is.Wont be heading to the coast with the crowds,but I will step outside in the front yard to watch.Hopefully the last one in June will be a night launch,those are truely amazing to see. __________________ The Dude Abides. ---------------------- I aint sayin, I'm just sayin.



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