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to Kennedy Space Center, See a Space Shuttle Launch
Want
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.
Ed
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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