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to See a Space Shuttle Launch - Better Hurry, Only Five Missions to Go
Want
to See a Space Shuttle Launch - Better Hurry, Only Five Missions to Go
by Kirby Collins
If you haven't seen the Space
Shuttle launch before, then you shouldn't wait any longer. NASA has been
ordered to end the Space Shuttle program, thus the next five missions for
the Space Shuttle teams will be their last, making it the priority of sub
contractors and other third party space exploration companies to find a
new way to shuttle people back and forth to and from the International
Space Station.
Located in Cape Canaveral,
the Kennedy Space Center is the epicenter for everything related to space
travel and exploration. From there will be your best viewing locations
to watch one of the last 5 Space Shuttle Launches over this year. Other
locations best suited to watch a launch in Brevard Country, FL, include
Titusville, the southern area of Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach and Merritt
Island. Many of these locations have parks, restaurants and/or piers/docks
to view the launch from afar.
The
Saturn V Rockets at the Apollo, John F. Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral,
Florida, USA
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The last five Space Shuttle
missions will all have a priority of the continued assembly of the International
Space Station; each mission will be marked with a prefix of STS and the
mission number will range from 130 to 134. Only three Shuttles will take
place in these missions, Endeavor and Discovery each taking part in two
missions each, while the Atlantis only has a single mission.
Launch dates change frequently,
be sure to check the Cape
Canaveral Launch Schedule for launch updates and information.
Space Shuttle Endeavor -
STS-130: In the 32nd flight to the International Space Station, the Space
Shuttle Endeavor will be carrying the Tranquility Module and the Cupola,
which is a robotic control station that will allow a 360-degree view around
the ISS. Mission includes three Space Walks. Target Launch is February
7th, 2010, being the first launch of 2010.
Space Shuttle Discovery -
STS-131: The Discovery will charter a payload known as the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module. The mission will also commence the removal and replacement
of an ammonia tank assembly on the outside of the station, as well as return
the Lightweight Adapter Plate Assembly plate. The Discovery will be carrying
many other on-board payloads as well, making it the largest payload since
mission STS-107. Mission also includes three Space Walks. Target Launch
is March 18, 2010.
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White First American Spacewalker Photograph - Cape Canaveral, FL
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Space Shuttle Atlantis -
STS-131: This will be the final flight of Atlantis. The primary payload
of the Atlantis will be the Russian Rassvet Mini-Research Module as well
as an Integrated Cargo Carrier-Vertical Light Deployable, which houses
a radiator, an airlock and a spare elbow for the European Robotic Arm.
At least three Space Walks are planned and the Target Launch is May 14th,
2010.
Space Shuttle Endeavor -
STS-134: This will be the final flight of Endeavor. This mission will consist
of delivering spare parts, which include two S-band communications antennas,
a high-pressure gas tank, as well as additional parts for the Dextre and
micrometeoroid debris shields. The payload will also include Alpha Magnetic
Spectrometer and the third Express Logistics Carrier, all to be attached
to the International Space Station. The Target Launch is July 29, 2010.
Space Shuttle Discovery -
STS-133: This will be the final flight of Discovery as well as the final
mission of the entire Space Shuttle Orbiter line of vessels and its program.
The mission will charter the Pressurized Multipurpose Module as well as
the fourth Express Logistics Carrier. The Target Launch will be July 29,
2010.
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