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Old 15 Jul 19, 06:56 PM  
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So apart from Kennedy itself, where would be a good spot to watch the launch on Sunday evening?
Is Cocoa Beach any good?
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Old 15 Jul 19, 07:11 PM  
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We’ve viewed a launch from Cocoa Beach before when the kids were little and they played on the beach. Would be interested to hear of other places to view from.
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We viewed one of the last shuttle launches (Atlantis) in 2010 from Spaceview park, Titusville. One of the best things I have ever witnessed.
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I watched a launch from the tiki bar on the end of Cocoa Beach Pier, and it's a great spot to watch a launch with cold drinks and a bite to eat.

They may have a cover charge, but it's well worth it IMO.

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Originally Posted by Bobby_1970 View Post
We viewed one of the last shuttle launches (Atlantis) in 2010 from Spaceview park, Titusville. One of the best things I have ever witnessed.
Roger that.
Did the same thing in 2009 - definitely one of the best things I've ever seen.
Also it was fun...lots of locals and tourists and a very friendly/chatty atmosphere if that's your kinda thing
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You can see the launch from anywhere provided you look in the right direction and there is nothing blocking your view! However the 'best' location is as close as possible (otherwise it will appear smaller) with a clear view of the launch pad (so you can see it lift off, not just when it is in the air). It also depends on which launch pad they are using (they are spread over a large area). On Sunday it is Pad 40. Also as it is a SpaceX Falcon, there should be a landing a few minutes later - the landing site is nearer Port Canaveral.
There is a very detailed discussion of all locations here (and some great photos):launchphotography/Del...h_Viewing.html
Geeks discuss launches on Reddit:reddit/r/spacex/comm...iewing_thread/
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Originally Posted by Orlando_Kings View Post
Roger that.
Did the same thing in 2009 - definitely one of the best things I've ever seen.
Also it was fun...lots of locals and tourists and a very friendly/chatty atmosphere if that's your kinda thing
There’s 2 launches while we’re here, thinking of going to the one on Thursday (at 5.45am) as it’s our DC day on Saturday when the other launch is.

Is this viewing spot one you have to book or just turn up?
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Following.. Had planned to watch the one last week but it got cancelled last second and therefore tried to watch the rescheduled one from a far but too much cloud.

May trek out to watch this one on 3rd but on the west coast Sunday 😁

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Originally Posted by macadoo View Post
There’s 2 launches while we’re here, thinking of going to the one on Thursday (at 5.45am) as it’s our DC day on Saturday when the other launch is.

Is this viewing spot one you have to book or just turn up?
Just turn up - bring a cool box and some drinks if that's your thing 😉
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Originally Posted by Orlando_Kings View Post
Just turn up - bring a cool box and some drinks if that's your thing 😉
Saturdays is cancelled now which leaves the 5.45am one on Thursday now so not quite as appealing.
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