2011 - Florida Kennedy Space Center, waiting for Discovery launch STS 134

Finally made it to the space center, with the launch scheduled for the following day! Media and spectators everywhere. Unfortunately, the launch was postponed and the cheap little motels' prices went up to $299 or more per night (gouging?) so we did not try to wait it out, and headed up to Gatlinburg Tennesee for the last stop of our trip. Turned out to be a good decision since the launch did not go for another 2 weeks or so.

Really enjoyed our visit to KSC, was a great day and long list of cool things to see!

First one at the ticket booth when it opened!

The entrance to KSC

Excited to see all there is to see!

Just typical tourists

The original Astrovan

The Shuttle Launch Experience was terrific, very entertaining and educational, plus there is a "non-motion" alternative for folks who don't want the "ride", although I found it very mild and easy

What a great mural!

The shuttle model you can walk on

The real thing - Discovery - on the launch pad for STS 134

The view from Launch complex 39 looking back towards the Vehicle Assembly Building

The launch we were supposed to see!