Space Shuttle Endeavour LAX: Sep 21 + Oct 12-13 2012
Aug 28, 2012, 12:45 pm
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Space Shuttle Endeavour LAX: Sep 21 + Oct 12-13 2012
I'm thinking about flying in to see the Endeavour travel the streets between LAX and the California Science Center in October. Anyone else going? or seeing it land on Sep 21?
http://www.spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts134/120808csc/
http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2012...o_Sept-21.html
Can any locals recommend ideal spots for viewing, or areas to avoid? TIA.
http://www.spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts134/120808csc/
http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2012...o_Sept-21.html
Can any locals recommend ideal spots for viewing, or areas to avoid? TIA.
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Aug 28, 2012, 12:58 pm
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That's very cool! Wish I could be there.
The article says they'll let folk know good viewing areas in the near future, so keep an eye on it I guess.
Cheers.
The article says they'll let folk know good viewing areas in the near future, so keep an eye on it I guess.
Cheers.
Aug 29, 2012, 4:01 am
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I'm a local! Imperial hill is good, but not so much for arrivals. The grass in front of In'n'out as well. I'll probably go to the roof of an office building nearby (that I have access to). Parking Spot roof is also good. Depends on which runway the plane uses.
Sep 15, 2012, 4:44 pm
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For those of you who are looking for details of the landing, some discussion about plane, er, shuttle spotting, found here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-a...tting-lax.html
Hoping I can leave work that day for the shuttle's arrival.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-a...tting-lax.html
Hoping I can leave work that day for the shuttle's arrival.
Sep 16, 2012, 3:06 pm
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It is also apparently doing a flyover at Moffett Airfield / NASA Ames for those in NorCal.
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/eve...Endeavour.html
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/eve...Endeavour.html
Sep 17, 2012, 6:07 pm
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Due to weather conditions, this morning's departure from Kennedy was rescheduled to Wednesday. Flyovers in California and arrival at LAX are now on for Friday. http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2012...o_Sept-21.html
Oct 9, 2012, 5:46 pm
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Ugh, I read on a blog, then confirmed with the City of LA, public viewing of the Endeavour is only open in designated spots along the 12-mile route. Streets will be closed off in 2-block radius. That means a gazillion people crammed into 3 spots... which means I'm re-thinking going at all. Understandable for shuttle and people safety, but very disappointing.