Best place to view a rocket launch?

DEE1980 · 6 Jul 19, 10:25 AM

There are 2 planned during our stay- one at 7am wed 17th and one 7pm sun 21st (this was our planned MK day). We think getting to a beach very early we could see the 7am and then spend day at Kennedy. Any parking lots /beaches recommendations would be greatly received.

ManCity · 6 Jul 19, 11:01 AM

The 'best' location depends on which launch pad they are using. 'Ideally' you want to be as close as possible with an unobstructed view of the rocket on the launch pad (though not always possible) but also depends on how much you want to pay. There are lots of free locations, but a bit further away.

The best guide I have seen, which gives a detailed explanation of the pros and cons for every launch and location, is: launchphotography/Del...h_Viewing.html

You need to be flexible - dates are often changed, even up to 5 minutes before launch. Both those launches have been delayed already.

DEE1980 · 6 Jul 19, 01:37 PM

Thank you. Kennedy also do launch view location tickets which might be better i didn't realise that before .

pav438 · 13 Jul 19, 09:29 AM

Just remember a lot of the launch days are cancelled due to weather etc we had 3 times !

JessBlu · 13 Jul 19, 09:41 AM

The Spacepark in Tutsville is brill, don�t expect much it�s a car park that is about 6 miles from NASA.

But there is a volunteer there who playes the countdown and explains what happening, it�s a great view and atmosphere.

Worth the trip, it�s free and 1 hour from Orlando.

Ciano · 13 Jul 19, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by JessBlu

The Spacepark in Tutsville is brill, don�t expect much it�s a car park that is about 6 miles from NASA.

But there is a volunteer there who playes the countdown and explains what happening, it�s a great view and atmosphere.

Worth the trip, it�s free and 1 hour from Orlando.

Am interested in this thanks for that info sounds really good!

6 Jul 19, 10:25 AM	#1
	6 Jul 19, 10:25 AM DEE1980 Helping Donald
DEE1980 Helping Donald Join Date: Mar 05	Best place to view a rocket launch? There are 2 planned during our stay- one at 7am wed 17th and one 7pm sun 21st (this was our planned MK day). We think getting to a beach very early we could see the 7am and then spend day at Kennedy. Any parking lots /beaches recommendations would be greatly received.

6 Jul 19, 11:01 AM	#2
	6 Jul 19, 11:01 AM ManCity Helping Minnie
ManCity Helping Minnie Join Date: Jun 19	The 'best' location depends on which launch pad they are using. 'Ideally' you want to be as close as possible with an unobstructed view of the rocket on the launch pad (though not always possible) but also depends on how much you want to pay. There are lots of free locations, but a bit further away. The best guide I have seen, which gives a detailed explanation of the pros and cons for every launch and location, is: launchphotography/Del...h_Viewing.html You need to be flexible - dates are often changed, even up to 5 minutes before launch. Both those launches have been delayed already.

6 Jul 19, 01:37 PM	#3
	6 Jul 19, 01:37 PM DEE1980 Helping Donald Thread Starter
DEE1980 Thread Starter Helping Donald Join Date: Mar 05	Thank you. Kennedy also do launch view location tickets which might be better i didn't realise that before .

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	13 Jul 19, 09:41 AM JessBlu Imagineer
JessBlu Imagineer Join Date: Oct 16	The Spacepark in Tutsville is brill, don�t expect much it�s a car park that is about 6 miles from NASA. But there is a volunteer there who playes the countdown and explains what happening, it�s a great view and atmosphere. Worth the trip, it�s free and 1 hour from Orlando.