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Anyone know the logistics of watching the launch? Is there a public viewing spot? Do you need to get tickets? Where to park?
by 0x4f3759df 9y ago
Anyone know the logistics of watching the launch?
Is there a public viewing spot?
Do you need to get tickets?
Where to park?
- enzanki_ars 9y agoFor launches out of the Kennedy Space Center, see https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/events-calendar/see-a-rocket-launch https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/event.... Example of past availability: https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/events-calendar/2017/december/rocket-launch-spacex-crs-13 https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/event...
- mstade 9y agoCheck out the Kennedy Space Center website, they always post viewing options in advance. Typically the most intense viewing experience (i.e. the closest, the LC39 viewing gantry for instance) will be of limited quantity, but you can also just watch from the KSC visitor complex although in that case you won’t be able to see the rocket on the launch pad, only once it’s airborne. I can highly recommend going. I saw a launch in January, from the LC39 gantry, and it was truly stunning. Be prepared to go several days in a row though, in case of scrubbed launches. You’ll need to buy a new ticket if the launch gets scrubbed as well, they don’t issue refunds once you’ve left on the shuttle bus I think, so it’s worth thinking about when budgeting the trip. Also, pro-tip: get a yearly pass. Gets you in to the visitor complex as much as you want for a year, and becomes economical after two or three admission tickets, and also includes parking which is $10 or so otherwise I think. I got a yearly pass, and saved on admission and parking a fair bit since I went back probably 5-6 times. The launch I saw was scrubbed once. The other times I just geeked out. ;o)