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to inform visitors to Titusville Florida, and the surrounding Space Coast about the
Space Shuttle launch they hope to witness while they are here. Feel free
to check out the information here, and at the
Space Launch Viewing FAQ Page,
where more information is located.
Teachers needed for 2008 weightless program!Northrop Grumman and the Hawking Center are looking for teachers to apply for the 2008 Northrop Grumman Weightless Flights of Discovery professional development program. The 2008 program is accepting applications from public school teachers in the Chicago; Atlanta; San Jose; and Melbourne, FL regions. For more information, please check out the Hawking Center website (HawkingCenter.org) or contact Michelle Peters, Director of Education Programs at the Zero Gravity Corporation (michelle @ GoZeroG . com). |
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Important! NASA has opened the application process for a new astronaut class. To be considered, a bachelor's degree in engineering, science or math and three years of relevant professional experience are required. Typically, successful applicants have significant qualifications in engineering or science, or extensive experience flying high-performance jet aircraft. Teaching experience, including work at the kindergarten through 12th grade level, is considered qualifying. Educators with the appropriate educational background are encouraged to apply. Visit http://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/recruit.html for information. Deadline for applications is July 1st. |
Here are links to information on Space. Please e-mail me with questions, comments, or requests for information.
- Space Launch Viewing FAQ Page, answering Frequently Asked Question about viewing Space Shuttle and unmanned launches in florida.
- NASA's Spaceflight Directorate, where the National Aeronautics & Space Administration gives you the latest news on Space Shuttle and International Space Station Operations.
- Space View Park, "The Front Row for a Shuttle Launch If You Haven't Got A NASA Pass"
- Heavens-Above.Com, the ultimate source on when to view the International Space Station as it passes over your house. Their database contains 5 million locations. I'm sure you live near one of them.
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The newsletter space·launch·info is published to provide information (and a souvenir) to the tourists that line the Indian River when Space Shuttles are launched. Primary distribution point is Space View Park in Titusvile, Florida..
STS-124 Endeavour
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- Launch: 2008 May 31, 5:02 PM EST (21:02 UTC)
- Landing: 12 days later
- Payloads/Mission
International Space Station Construction Flight 1J carrying the Kibo Japanese Experiment Module - Pressurized Module (JEM-PM) and the Japanese Remote Manipulator system (JEM RMS) for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Crew:
- Mark E. Kelly, Commander
- Kenneth T. Ham, Pilot
- Karen L. Nyberg, Mission Specialist
- Ronald J. Garan, Mission Specialist
- Michael E. Fossum, Mission Specialist
- Akihiko Hoshide, Mission Specialist (Japanese Aerospace eXploration Agency)
- Gregory Chamitoff, ISS Flight Engineer (up)
- Garrett E. Reisman, ISS Flight Engineer (down) (European Space Agency)
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