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Delta IV GPS IIF-3 Launch
If you are planning to watch the Delta IV GPS IIF-3 launch on Thursday morning then you will probably find that there will not be too many people joining you and you will be able to get your pick of viewpoints.
There are 2 great locations, SR-401 by the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station gates and Jetty Park. Moving further afield just about anywhere on Cocoa Beach will get a good view, but not until the rocket has left the pad.
As the launch is early morning Jetty Park should be open but check first. The best option is beside the SR-401 behind the cruise terminal. This is about 8 miles from Launch Pad 37B and has a full unobstructed view of the rocket over the waters of the Banana River.
There are no facilities at all here, but plenty of parking so come prepared. I have spent many a day sitting around getting a tan waiting for a launch from here. However as the launch is scheduled for 8:10am with a 19 minute window it will be all over long before 9am.
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Hi,
Thanks for the information. How about the Kennedy Space Center? They will open at 7.00 am. Do you have clear sight of view from this location? Or can I better go with the SR-401 option?
Btw, I am also going to visit KSC on this day. Just wan’t to have you’re opinion/experience, as I am from Holland
Hi Mark,
Although KSC is open early there is no clear viewpoint from the complex. The best view offered at KSC is at the LC39 viewing gantry which would have full view of LC37B. I am not sure if this would be open during a launch and getting to it by 8am would probably not be possible.
The SR401 viewpoint is perfect for Delta IVs. Particularly this launch as you will be looking north to the pad and not into the sun.
Hi Mike,
Thanks! We will then go the SR401 viewpoint and afterwards to the KSC.