Space Coast Events
October 23rd, 2007
Kennedy Space Center, FL - The Space Shuttle Discovery raced into space this morning with an on-time launch at 11:38 am. Onboard are seven crewmembers led by veteran astronaut Pam Melroy. Discovery’s crew will join the International Space Station’s Expedition 16 crew Thursday morning.
The launch of Discovery on its 34th mission begins a flight that will see the space station grow in size and capability with the addition of the first U.S. pressurized module since the Quest Airlock was delivered in 2001. The Harmony module, also known as Node 2, will add 2,600 cubic feet of living and working space to the complex.
October 19th, 2007
UPDATE: Discovery launched Launch 10/23 at 11:38 More »
Kennedy Space Center, FL - Commander Pam Melroy and her six crewmates are scheduled to lift off at 11:38 a.m. EDT on their mission to the International Space Station. STS-120 is the 23rd shuttle mission to the International Space Station, and will launch an Italian-built U.S. multi-port Harmony module for the station. The 14-day mission includes five spacewalks – four by shuttle crew members and one by the station’s Expedition 16 crew. Discovery is expected to complete its mission and expected return home at 4:47 a.m. EST on Nov. 6.
October 19th, 2007
Kennedy Space Center, FL — Kennedy Space Center plays host to the inaugural World Space Expo, celebrating NASA’s 50 years in space exploration. World Space Expo will take place from Thursday, November 1, 2007 through Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex east of Orlando, Florida.
Aerial Salute to 50 Years in Space, November 3-4, 2007
Space flight and flight training have deep roots that originate with military aviators. World Space Expo will highlight these roots with a special Aerial Salute to 50 Years in Space featuring some of the most significant aircraft in use by our military today. The Aerial Salute will take place on the NASA Causeway overlooking the Banana River and will include the following aerial demonstrations:
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October 9th, 2007
Updated Halloween 2008 Events
Floridians go all out for Halloween. And it’s no wonder, from St. Augustine to Key West, Florida boasts what are believed to be some of the most haunted cities in the nation. Whether you believe or not, Halloween is a perfect time for all to brush up on the Monster Mash, so get out and get scared at a few of these popular events.
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October 8th, 2007
United Launch Alliance
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UPDATE: Launch occurred at 8:33 pm on 8/10
The US Air Force will attempt to launch a classified payload Wednesday, October 10 between 8:21 and 9:33 pm EDT. The payload is the first Wideband Global SATCOM spacecraft and will be launched on an Atlas 5.
Cape Canaveral Launch Schedule Through 2007 »
September 30th, 2007
View Updated Florida Oktoberfest 2008
You don’t need to fly to Munich to enjoy Oktoberfest in Florida, Florida loves Oktoberfest as much as Florida loves beer and great German food. Floridians also love a party and there are many taking place.
Oktoberfest is a celebration of beer and food, though the history of Oktoberfest began with the marriage of Prince Ludwig and his bride Therese of Bavaria October 12, 1810. To honor the marriage a parade took place for the first time in 1835. Oktoberfest is now known as the Largest People’s Fair in the World.
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September 27th, 2007
Cape Canaveral, FL - NASA’s Dawn spacecraft is on its way to study a pair of asteroids after lifting off Thursday from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 7:34 a.m. EDT (4:34 a.m. PDT).
Mission controllers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., received telemetry on schedule at 9:44 a.m. EDT (6:44 a.m. PDT) indicating Dawn had achieved proper orientation in space and its massive solar array was generating power from the sun.
More about Dawn’s mission »
September 22nd, 2007
UPDATE: Dawn Launched 9/27 at 7:34 a.m. EDT More »
Kennedy Space Center, FL - The Launch Team at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) will be exploring a new frontier, the Dawn mission will journey back in time over 4.5 billion years to the beginning of our Solar System. The rocket that will launch Dawn is a Delta II 7925-H; it is a heavier-lift model of the standard Delta II that uses larger solid rocket boosters.
Launch Date: September 27, 2007
Launch Time: 7:25 to 7:54 a.m. EDT
Launch Location: Pad 17-B at CCAFS
Following launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), FL, the Dawn spacecraft will use ion propulsion periodically for four years to take it to its first destination, the asteroid Vesta, in 2011. After seven months in orbit there, Dawn will depart for a nearly three-year cruise to the dwarf planet Ceres, where it will arrive in 2015. Dawn will spend five months in orbit at Ceres. The spacecraft will be the first ever to orbit one extraterrestrial body, depart, and then orbit a second body.
Additional information about Dawn is online at http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov
September 20th, 2007
Updated 2008 Cape Canaveral Launch Schedule »
On its transporter, external tank No. 125 moves toward the entrance in the Vehicle Assembly Building. The external tank will be used on space shuttle Atlantis for mission STS-122 targeted for launch on Dec. 6. |
By Kirby Collins
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) and Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is busy preparing for the final two launches of the year.
Launch dates change frequently so be sure to keep any plans to visit the Space Coast flexible.
Dec 6 - STS-122 - Shuttle Atlantis delivers the ESA Columbus science laboratory module to the ISS
Dec 10 - Atlas 5 launches a classified NRO Payload
September 16th, 2007
View Updated Grant BBQ Fest 2008
Grant, FL - This Saturday you’ll get chance to taste BBQ from Florida’s best teams as they compete for cash at the . Categories include Chicken, Pork, Pork Ribs and Beef Brisket. The Grand Champion Prize is $1500 and $1000 for the Reserve Champion. Cash payouts run through 5th place for each category with trophies going to winner of each. Proceeds will benefit Toys 4 Kids.
Parking and admission are free, entertainment features The Usual Suspects and Elgin Hooper. There is also a Marketplace with arts, crafts and more.
Visit Grant BBQ Fest at www.grantbbqfest.com. Grant BBQ Fest is at the Grant Seafood Festival grounds located at 4580 1st Street, Grant, Florida south of Melbourne.
August 21st, 2007
Kennedy Space Center, FL - Endeavour kicks up dust as it touches down on runway 15 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The Space Shuttle Endeavour crew, led by Commander Scott Kelly, completes a 13-day mission to the International Space Station. Space Shuttle Endeavour landed at 12:32 p.m. today.
The orbiter came through its first mission in almost five years just fine. Even damaged heat shield tiles did not seem to cause any undue stress on the vehicle. Kennedy Space Center Launch Director Mike Leinbach said “It looked almost like a pristine vehicle”.
August 9th, 2007
Cape Canaveral, FL - As billows of smoke spread across Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle Endeavour climbs into the sky on mission STS-118. Liftoff was on time at 6:36 p.m. EDT on August 8, 2007. The mission is the 22nd shuttle flight to the International Space Station. It will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5, and other payloads such as the SPACEHAB module and the external stowage platform 3.
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August 6th, 2007
By Kirby Collins
Melbourne Beach, FL - I can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than sharing a tuna and mahi dinner with my honey on Melbourne Beach. Throw in a couple of fruity frozen rum concoctions and now you’ve got something memorable.
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August 4th, 2007
Cape Canaveral, FL - A Delta II rocket lit up the early morning sky over Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida as it carried the Phoenix spacecraft on the first leg of its journey to Mars. The powerful three-stage rocket with nine solid rocket motors lifted off at 5:26 a.m. EDT.
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August 1st, 2007
Cape Canaveral, FL - NASA managers have set Aug. 8 as the official launch date for space shuttle Endeavour’s STS-118 mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida, is scheduled for 6:36 p.m. EDT.
Launch preparations continue at Launch Pad 39A. Hypergolic propellant has been loaded into the solid rocket booster hydraulic power units, as well as Endeavour’s orbital maneuvering system, forward reaction control system and auxiliary power units. The suits to be worn on the mission’s spacewalks have been stowed, and flight crew equipment and supplies are being loaded into the crew cabin. Payload closeouts include camera tests on the shuttle’s robotic arm and orbiter boom sensor system.
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