Re: The Space Shuttle / ISS Thread
 

At magnitude -1.6 I would expect you'd still be able to see it. I just checked back on heavens-above and the time was revised to 18:17 with point of maximum altitude at 18:20 and 6 degrees higher than the original prediction so the orbit must have changed slightly. Maybe you were just 5 minutes too early.

Tomorrow's is at 18:05 and Sundays best one at 17:52

Re: The Space Shuttle / ISS Thread
 

They are like buses - you wait for ages, then they all come along at once:

http://www.nasa.gov/missions/highlights/schedule.html

Seeing a launch in KSC is well worth the trip if you can make it. You just have to hope that there aren't too many delays. Mind you, there is plenty to keep you occupied while you wait.

Re: The Space Shuttle / ISS Thread
 

STS-125 - is the one to watch - service mission to Hubble. No safe haven of the ISS in the event of damage / failure. There are contingency plans in place for a 2nd shuttle to be on a pad in case of an emergency.

Re: The Space Shuttle / ISS Thread
 

Due to launch on the morning of 7 August.

Hmmm, I wonder if the wife and kids would fancy a trip to Orlando this summer. :angel:

EDIT: Just saw the shuttle go overhead! Very clear, I don't know how I missed it last night. Unless it was early because of a tail wind. ;)