Cape / Launch Monitoring Guide

[batdude]

Took some time and typed this up. Enjoy. (or don't)

LOL

(please see the post a few posts down with "REV 1" to the guide)

doug

 

[Celeritas670]

This is fantastic. Thanks!

 

[MSS-Dave]

That is a great write-up Doug! Thanks for taking the time to publish it!

Dave

 

[zapman987]

Awesome writeup!

2 suggested additions:
*the local ham repeaters and clubs that often broadcast info about launches. Most of them are written up elsewhere, but maybe worth a mention.

*Max Brewer Bridge for viewing- Theres a great little park at the Titusville side, to park(vehicle) (and hang out in), and the bridge is great for a high-level observation spot, and is one of the closest places to view SpaceX launches. Ive been several times, and wont go anywhere else for SpaceX launches.

 

[tampabaynews]

Thanks for taking the time to write that Doug.

 

[batdude]

as usual - always a few typos and missed things --- added the US Coast Guard and info from Zapman on the Max Brewer Bridge.

Enjoy.

Here is Rev 1.



doug

 

[n1das]

I highly recommend this thread be stickied at the top.

 

[batdude]

Launch constraints for next week.

 

[batdude]

Two new tidbits:

port Canaveral 27 May launch info:

Port Canaveral

www.portcanaveral.com

And ... the Kennedy Space Center visitor Complex - will reopen on 28 MAY - with limited attendance and pre-sale tickets strongly encouraged

 

[zapman987]

Two new tidbits:

port Canaveral 27 May launch info:

Port Canaveral

www.portcanaveral.com

And ... the Kennedy Space Center visitor Complex - will reopen on 28 MAY - with limited attendance and pre-sale tickets strongly encouraged

So if its delayed 1 day, you can watch at the VC?

 

[batdude]

So if its delayed 1 day, you can watch at the VC?

i think so - yes, but you most certainly want to pre-purchase tickets... it will certainly sell out if it hasn't already.


d

 

[batdude]

More local news.

Brevard County Issues Safety Alert, Traffic Advisory for SpaceX Crewed Launch Visitors and Residents - Space Coast Daily

Brevard County Emergency Management wants to remind residents and visitors to think safety first and foremost as you make plans for watching the return to human spaceflight with Wednesday’s historic SpaceX Crew Dragon rocket launch from Kennedy Space Center. [...]

spacecoastdaily.com

 

[batdude]

And an update from Titusville PD

Titusville Police Releases Traffic Advisory For Manned NASA, SpaceX Launch May 27 from KSC

Titusville Police Department has issued a traffic advisory and accompanying video for citizens and visitors ahead of the upcoming manned SpaceX Crew Dragon launch.

spacecoastdaily.com

 

[batdude]

Now add POTUS

President Trump will watch historic crewed launch from Kennedy Space Center

President Donald Trump will visit the Space Coast next week to witness the historic launch of NASA astronauts from Kennedy Space Center, according to White House officials.

www.clickorlando.com

 

[ke4crc]

has anyone heard if the audio will be broadcasted via amateur radio or echo link
years ago a local Lakeland repeater would broadcast NASA audio via the 2-meter repeater

 

[batdude]

it appears that the K4GCC 2m repeater, 146.94 will have the launch audio. YMMV.

LAUNCH CERTIFICATE - lisats.org

www.lisats.org

 

[batdude]

LAUNCH UPDATE.

Weather is not looking good for a launch on Wednesday - weather forecast is currently rain/overcast. Be sure you stay aware if you plan to travel to observe the launch!

 

[batdude]

weather for tomorrow (as of 2pm 26 May) is 60% for launch. Update for Jetty Park - admission is only for ANNUAL PASSHOLDERS. Max 230 cars. See this link: Port Canaveral

 

[batdude]

an old friend just reminded me --- be sure you program in the old Shuttle-era UHF freqs - 259.700 296.800 and 279.000 MHz. Absolutely unknown if these will be used - but most certainly worth the space in your scan list.

things are already hopping on the KSC and CCAFS trunking systems today.

weather is holding at 60% chance for launch today.



doug

 

[batdude]

boating restrictions for today.